Canon SX600 HS vs Sigma fp

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX600 HS vs Sigma fp, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 6 years prior to the fp which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX600 HS scores against the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Sigma fp. The full galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX600 HS vs Sigma fp in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX600 HS vs the fp.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and fp is 93 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and fp.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX600 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sigma fp will provide more detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SX600 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.