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Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma fp

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX40 HS
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma fp Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS versus Sigma fp, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 9 years prior to the fp and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX30 IS matches up against the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Sigma fp

 SX30 IS fp 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Canon SX30 IS

 fp SX30 IS 
RevealedJuly 2019September 2010More recent by 107 months
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Sigma fp

 SX30 IS fp 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check the Canon SX30 IS versus Sigma fp in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX30 IS versus the fp.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and fp is 64 and 84 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and fp.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX30 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sigma fp will show more detail due to its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX30 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX30 IS
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
42
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
49
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (601g)
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography information
Sigma fp Sports photography information
43
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography information
Sigma fp Travel photography information
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (601g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
78
weather proof
offers touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging info
Sigma fp Vlogging info
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (601 grams)
37
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Sigma fp
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSigma fp
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Sigma fp
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-09-14 2019-07-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Available lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 601 grams (1.32 lbs) 422 grams (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $2,050