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Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp L

Portability
83
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon M6
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
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
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Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp L Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and fp L (61MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The M6 MII was manufactured 19 months prior to the fp L which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M6 MII matches up versus the fp L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Sigma fp L

 M6 MII fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Canon M6 MII

 fp L M6 MII 
RevealedMarch 2021August 2019More modern by 19 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Sigma fp L

 M6 MII fp L 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon M6 MII features exterior dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M6 MII compared to the fp L.

Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 MII and fp L is 83 and 83 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 MII and fp L.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M6 MII featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sigma fp L will deliver extra detail due to its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged M6 MII is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography features
Sigma fp L Portrait photography features
83
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
89
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography highlights
Sigma fp L Sports photography highlights
71
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is great (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (305 CIPA)
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery life (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M6 MII
Travel photography with Sigma fp L
74
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is great (33MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery power (305 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
weather proofing
boasts touch focus
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
bad battery life (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography info
Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is great (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (305 shots)
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
bad battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
37
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
38
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon M6 MII vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Sigma fp L
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IISigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Sigma fp L
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-08-28 2021-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6960 x 4640 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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
Number of lenses 23 40
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 408g (0.90 lb) 427g (0.94 lb)
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 Overall 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 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $849 $2,499