Canon SX720 HS vs Sigma fp L

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX720 HS and Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 6 years prior to the fp L which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX720 HS scores vs the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS has got outer dimensions 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 L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the fp L.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and fp L is 89 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and fp L.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX720 HS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sigma fp L will offer you more detail due to its extra 40.7MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SX720 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.