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Canon M vs Sigma fp

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60
Canon EOS M front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
74
Features
79
Overall
76

Canon M vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released July 2012
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Canon M vs Sigma fp Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon M and Sigma fp, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the M (18MP) and fp (25MP) and the M (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The M was brought out 8 years before the fp which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M matches up against the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Sigma fp

 M fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Canon M

 fp M 
IntroducedJuly 2019July 2012More modern by 84 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon M and Sigma fp

 M fp 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M has outside dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Canon M and Sigma fp in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the M versus the fp.

Canon M vs Sigma fp size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M and fp is 89 and 84 respectively.

Canon M vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and fp.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sigma fp will offer more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged M is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
84
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography highlights
Sigma fp Street photography highlights
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
54
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M Travel photography features
Sigma fp Travel photography features
63
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
78
environment sealing
features touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
65
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging features
Sigma fp Vlogging features
36
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
37
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Sigma fp
 Canon EOS MSigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS M Sigma fp
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-07-23 2019-07-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Leica L
Amount of lenses 23 30
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298g (0.66 pounds) 422g (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 827 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E12 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $510 $2,050