Canon SX610 HS vs Sigma fp

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon SX610 HS and Sigma fp, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sigma. The resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the fp (25MP) is very well matched but the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX610 HS was launched 5 years prior to the fp which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX610 HS scores against the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Sigma fp. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS features outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS against the fp.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and fp is 93 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and fp.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX610 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma fp will give you more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX610 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.