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Canon M vs Sigma fp L

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Canon M vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched July 2012
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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Canon M vs Sigma fp L Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon M versus Sigma fp L, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the M (18MP) and fp L (61MP) and the M (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The M was brought out 9 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the M grades vs the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Sigma fp L

 M fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Canon M

 fp L M 
AnnouncedMarch 2021July 2012Newer by 105 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon M and Sigma fp L

 M fp L 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M has got outer measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M compared to the fp L.

Canon M vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M and fp L is 89 and 83 respectively.

Canon M vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M and fp L.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp L will give you extra detail having its extra 43MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged M is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon M Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp L Portrait photography advice
75
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
89
focusing manually
great MP (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M Street photography details
Sigma fp L Street photography details
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M Sports photography info
Sigma fp L Sports photography info
54
decent megapixels (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (230 shots)
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
63
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (230 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
weather proofing
offers touch focus
great MP (61MP)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
great MP (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M Vlogging features
Sigma fp L Vlogging features
37
built-in touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
38
has touchscreen
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Sigma fp L
 Canon EOS MSigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS M Sigma fp L
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-07-23 2021-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Leica L
Number of lenses 23 40
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest 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 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lbs) 427 gr (0.94 lbs)
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 All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 827 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 240 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $510 $2,499