Canon SX220 HS vs Sigma fp L

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX220 HS versus Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX220 HS was brought out 11 years before the fp L which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX220 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX220 HS grades versus the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon SX220 HS & Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX220 HS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has measurements 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 SX220 HS versus Sigma fp L in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX220 HS vs the fp L.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and fp L is 96 and 83 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and fp L.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX220 HS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp L will produce more detail having its extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.