Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma fp

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX40 HS versus Sigma fp, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 8 years before the fp which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Sigma fp. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS provides external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 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).

Examine the Canon SX40 HS versus Sigma fp in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS against the fp.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and fp is 64 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and fp.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX40 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma fp will resolve greater detail due to its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.