Canon SX520 HS vs Sigma fp

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX520 HS and Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The SX520 HS was introduced 6 years before the fp and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX520 HS grades against the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sigma fp. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS has got outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX520 HS versus the fp.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and fp is 69 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and fp.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX520 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp will deliver extra detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX520 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.