Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma fp

Below is a thorough review of the Canon SX260 HS versus Sigma fp, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX260 HS was brought out 8 years prior to the fp and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX260 HS matches up against the fp in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Sigma fp. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS offers outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX260 HS versus Sigma fp in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the fp.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and fp is 91 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and fp.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX260 HS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp will provide you with more detail having its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX260 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.