Canon SX720 HS vs Sigma fp

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX720 HS vs Sigma fp, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the fp (25MP) is fairly well matched but the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The SX720 HS was introduced 4 years earlier than the fp which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Sigma fp. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS versus the fp.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and fp is 89 and 84 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and fp.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX720 HS using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp will give greater detail using its extra 4.7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX720 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.