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Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp

Portability
83
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Older Model is Canon M6
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon M6 MII and Sigma fp, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and fp (25MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The M6 MII was brought out 2 months after the fp and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M6 MII grades vs the fp in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Sigma fp

 M6 MII fp 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Canon M6 MII

 fp M6 MII 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Sigma fp

 M6 MII fp 
AnnouncedAugust 2019July 2019Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 MII offers external measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M6 MII and the fp.

Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and fp is 83 and 84 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 MII and fp.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M6 MII due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Canon M6 MII will resolve extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp Portrait photography advice
83
manual focus
high resolution (33 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
85
has manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
81
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M6 MII
Sports photography with Sigma fp
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
high resolution (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (305 shots)
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography factors
Sigma fp Travel photography factors
74
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
high resolution (33MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery (305 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
78
environment proofing
has focus via touch
excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
high resolution (33MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (305 shots)
83
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp Vlogging highlights
37
touch screen
supports face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
37
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Sigma fp
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IISigma fp
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Sigma fp
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-08-28 2019-07-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless 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 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6960 x 4640 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 49
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Leica L
Available lenses 23 30
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 408g (0.90 pounds) 422g (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $849 $2,050