Canon SX230 HS vs Sigma fp L

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX230 HS versus Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX230 HS was introduced 10 years earlier than the fp L and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX230 HS scores versus the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Canon SX230 HS versus Sigma fp L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX230 HS against the fp L.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and fp L is 91 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and fp L.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX230 HS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma fp L will offer you more detail using its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX230 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.