Canon M vs Sigma fp L
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Canon M vs Sigma fp L Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon M vs Sigma fp L Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M & Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are available at Canon M Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Sigma fp L
M | fp L |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Canon M
fp L | M | |||
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Announced | March 2021 | July 2012 | Newer by 105 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1040k | Clearer screen (+1060k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M and Sigma fp L
M | fp L | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Canon M versus Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon M vs Sigma fp L Specifications
Canon EOS M | Sigma fp L | |
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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 |