Canon 600D vs Sigma fp L
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Canon 600D vs Sigma fp L Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
- Launched March 2011
- Also referred to as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
- Replaced the Canon 550D
- Newer Model is Canon 650D
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Introduced March 2021
- Earlier Model is Sigma fp

Canon 600D vs Sigma fp L Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon 600D and Sigma fp L, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and fp L (61MP) and the 600D (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

The 600D was unveiled 11 years before the fp L and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 600D matches up vs the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 600D vs Sigma fp L Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 600D and Sigma fp L. The full galleries are available at Canon 600D Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Sigma fp L
600D | fp L | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Canon 600D
fp L | 600D | |||
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Introduced | March 2021 | ![]() | March 2011 | More recent by 121 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer screen (+1060k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 600D and Sigma fp L
600D | fp L | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Canon 600D vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 600D has got outside dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
See the Canon 600D and Sigma fp L in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 600D and the fp L.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 600D and fp L is 66 and 83 respectively.

Canon 600D vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 600D and fp L.
As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 600D having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma fp L will offer extra detail having an extra 43 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 600D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 600D vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 600D vs Sigma fp L Specifications
Canon EOS 600D | Sigma fp L | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sigma |
Model | Canon EOS 600D | Sigma fp L |
Otherwise known as | EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-03-31 | 2021-03-25 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 61 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 9520 x 6328 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Leica L |
Total lenses | 326 | 40 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 570g (1.26 lb) | 427g (0.94 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 793 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $799 | $2,499 |