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Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma fp

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma fp Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma fp, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX400 IS was announced 6 years earlier than the fp which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX400 IS matches up against the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sigma fp

 SX400 IS fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Canon SX400 IS

 fp SX400 IS 
RevealedJuly 2019July 2014More modern by 60 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sigma fp

 SX400 IS fp 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS has outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS against the fp.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and fp is 81 and 84 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and fp.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX400 IS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma fp will offer you greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX400 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
85
focusing manually
great sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Sigma fp
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography information
Sigma fp Travel photography information
60
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
78
environment proof
includes focus via touch
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Sigma fp Landscape photography highlights
40
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging info
Sigma fp Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
37
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Sigma fp
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSigma fp
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Sigma fp
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-07-29 2019-07-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lbs) 422 grams (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $229 $2,050