Nikon P520 vs Sigma fp

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon P520 vs Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and fp (25MP) and the P520 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The P520 was introduced 7 years before the fp and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the P520 grades against the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Sigma fp. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P520 features outside dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P520 vs Sigma fp in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the P520 compared to the fp.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P520 and fp is 66 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P520 and fp.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P520 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma fp will offer you extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older P520 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.