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Canon 90D vs Sigma fp L

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Canon 90D vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Previous Model is Canon 80D
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Earlier Model is Sigma fp
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Canon 90D vs Sigma fp L Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon 90D versus Sigma fp L, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sigma. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and fp L (61MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 90D was unveiled 19 months prior to the fp L making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 90D grades versus the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Sigma fp L

 90D fp L 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Canon 90D

 fp L 90D 
RevealedMarch 2021August 2019More recent by 19 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon 90D and Sigma fp L

 90D fp L 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon 90D vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D has got exterior dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Canon 90D versus Sigma fp L in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 90D vs the fp L.

Canon 90D vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and fp L is 60 and 83 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and fp L.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 90D with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp L will deliver extra detail having an extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 90D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 90D vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography highlights
Sigma fp L Portrait photography highlights
83
manual focus
amazing MP (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
89
has manual focus
great MP (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography factors
Sigma fp L Street photography factors
71
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 90D
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
amazing MP (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (1,300 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography factors
Sigma fp L Travel photography factors
78
great battery (1,300 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
amazing MP (33 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
73
weather sealing
includes touch focus
great MP (61MP)
low battery power (240 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography features
Sigma fp L Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
amazing MP (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery (1,300 shots)
lack of image stabilization
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
great MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp L Vlogging highlights
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
lack of image stabilization
38
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 90D vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Sigma fp L
 Canon EOS 90DSigma fp L
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS 90D Sigma fp L
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-08-28 2021-03-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 49
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Leica L
Available lenses 326 40
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701g (1.55 lb) 427g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,199 $2,499