Canon SX540 HS vs Sigma fp

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX540 HS vs Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the fp (25MP) is fairly close but the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The SX540 HS was released 4 years before the fp and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX540 HS matches up against the fp in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Sigma fp. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS has exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX540 HS vs Sigma fp in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX540 HS vs the fp.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and fp is 69 and 84 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and fp.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX540 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma fp will render more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX540 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.