Canon M5 vs Sigma fp

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon M5 and Sigma fp, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the fp (25MP) is fairly similar but the M5 (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The M5 was introduced 3 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M5 matches up against the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M5 & Sigma fp. The whole galleries are available at Canon M5 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon M5 features physical dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M5 versus the fp.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M5 and fp is 77 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M5 and fp.

As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M5 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp will deliver greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older M5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.