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Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma fp

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(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
Sigma fp
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Sigma fp

 SX60 HS fp 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Canon SX60 HS

 fp SX60 HS 
ReleasedJuly 2019September 2014More modern by 58 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kClearer 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).

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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.

Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma fp size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography factors
Sigma fp Portrait photography factors
56
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
85
manual focus
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography highlights
Sigma fp Street photography highlights
56
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography info
Sigma fp Sports photography info
53
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography info
Sigma fp Travel photography info
57
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (650 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
78
weather proofing
has touch focus
amazing megapixels (25MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
52
you can focus manually
quite wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
82
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging info
Sigma fp Vlogging info
62
quite wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (650g)
37
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Sigma fp
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSSigma fp
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