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Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma fp L

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX30 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX50 HS
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
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Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma fp L Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX40 HS versus Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 10 years before the fp L which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX40 HS scores versus the fp L for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Sigma fp L

 SX40 HS fp L 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Canon SX40 HS

 fp L SX40 HS 
ReleasedMarch 2021September 2011More modern by 115 months
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Sigma fp L

 SX40 HS fp L 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX40 HS and the fp L.

Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and fp L is 64 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and fp L.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX40 HS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma fp L will resolve greater detail due to its extra 49 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp L Portrait photography advice
41
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focusing
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
89
has manual focus
MP count high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX40 HS
Street photography with Sigma fp L
49
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (600 grams)
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
43
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (380 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count high (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
55
good battery pack (380 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (600g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
73
weather sealing
offers touch to focus
MP count high (61MP)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
38
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (380 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (600g)
38
touch screen
comes with face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon SX40 HS vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Sigma fp L
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSSigma fp L
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Sigma fp L
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2011-09-15 2021-03-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 427 gr (0.94 lb)
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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $330 $2,499