Canon SX520 HS vs Sigma fp L

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX520 HS versus Sigma fp L, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 7 years earlier than the fp L which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX520 HS scores against the fp L for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sigma fp L. The full galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX520 HS versus Sigma fp L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX520 HS and the fp L.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and fp L is 69 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and fp L.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX520 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp L will provide you with more detail having an extra 45MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX520 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.