Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma fp
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Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma fp Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma fp Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Sigma fp. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Sigma fp
SX400 IS | fp |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Canon SX400 IS
fp | SX400 IS | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | ![]() | July 2014 | More modern by 60 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1870k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Sigma fp
SX400 IS | fp | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma fp in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Sigma fp Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Sigma fp | |
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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 |