Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma fp L

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX420 IS vs Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The SX420 IS was announced 6 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX420 IS scores versus the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS offers outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX420 IS against the fp L.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and fp L is 80 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and fp L.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX420 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma fp L will offer you greater detail with its extra 41 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX420 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.