Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma fp

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX620 HS and Sigma fp, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the fp (25MP) is relatively close but the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX620 HS was announced 4 years earlier than the fp which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX620 HS matches up versus the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Sigma fp. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX620 HS and Sigma fp in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX620 HS and the fp.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and fp is 93 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and fp.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX620 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will result in more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX620 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.