Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma fp L

The following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX60 HS vs Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The SX60 HS was revealed 7 years prior to the fp L which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX60 HS scores against the fp L for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Sigma fp L. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS provides exterior dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the fp L.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and fp L is 61 and 83 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and fp L.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX60 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sigma fp L will give you extra detail because of its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX60 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.