Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma fp
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Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma fp Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
- Announced September 2014
- Succeeded the Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Released July 2019
- Later Model is Sigma fp L

Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma fp Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma fp, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

The SX60 HS was released 5 years earlier than the fp which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX60 HS grades versus the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma fp Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Sigma fp. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Sigma fp
SX60 HS | fp | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Canon SX60 HS
fp | SX60 HS | |||
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Released | July 2019 | ![]() | September 2014 | More modern by 58 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer display (+1178k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Sigma fp
SX60 HS | fp | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS has outside measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma fp in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX60 HS vs the fp.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and fp is 61 and 84 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX60 HS and fp.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX60 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp will offer more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX60 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma fp Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Sigma fp | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sigma |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Sigma fp |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-09-16 | 2019-07-11 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 25MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens zoom range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 30 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 922k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.4 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 650g (1.43 pounds) | 422g (0.93 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 127 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 wec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $549 | $2,050 |