Canon SX260 HS vs Sigma fp L

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.

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The SX260 HS was announced 9 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX260 HS scores against the fp L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS provides exterior 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 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).

Look at the Canon SX260 HS versus Sigma fp L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS versus the fp L.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and fp L is 91 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and fp L.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX260 HS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp L will offer more detail with its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.