Canon SX410 IS vs Sigma fp L

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX410 IS and Sigma fp L, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SX410 IS was introduced 7 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the fp L.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and fp L is 80 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and fp L.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX410 IS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp L will deliver greater detail using its extra 41MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX410 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.