Canon SX210 IS vs Sigma fp L

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX210 IS versus Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX210 IS was announced 11 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX210 IS grades versus the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS features physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS and the fp L.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and fp L is 90 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and fp L.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX210 IS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp L will offer greater detail with its extra 47MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.