Canon SX280 HS vs Sigma fp L

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX280 HS vs Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX280 HS was revealed 9 years earlier than the fp L which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX280 HS scores versus the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Sigma fp L. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX280 HS vs Sigma fp L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS versus the fp L.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and fp L is 91 and 83 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and fp L.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX280 HS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp L will show greater detail because of its extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.