Canon SX240 HS vs Sigma fp L

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX240 HS and Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The SX240 HS was launched 10 years earlier than the fp L and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS offers outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX240 HS and Sigma fp L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the fp L.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and fp L is 91 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and fp L.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sigma fp L will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.