Canon SX30 IS vs Sigma fp L

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon SX30 IS and Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX30 IS was manufactured 11 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX30 IS scores against the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS features exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX30 IS and Sigma fp L in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS vs the fp L.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and fp L is 64 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and fp L.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX30 IS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp L will give greater detail due to its extra 47MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.