Canon SX70 HS vs Sigma fp L

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX70 HS versus Sigma fp L, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX70 HS was brought out 3 years before the fp L and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX70 HS scores versus the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Canon SX70 HS versus Sigma fp L in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the fp L.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and fp L is 63 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and fp L.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX70 HS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sigma fp L will give you more detail having its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX70 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.