Canon SX500 IS vs Sigma fp L

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX500 IS versus Sigma fp L, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The SX500 IS was revealed 9 years earlier than the fp L and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the fp L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Sigma fp L. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the fp L.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and fp L is 80 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and fp L.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX500 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma fp L will render greater detail because of its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX500 IS will be behind in sensor technology.