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Canon R vs Sigma fp L

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Canon R vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
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Canon R vs Sigma fp L Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon R vs Sigma fp L, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the R (30MP) and fp L (61MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R was unveiled 3 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the R scores versus the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Sigma fp L

 R fp L 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Canon R

 fp L R 
ReleasedMarch 2021September 2018More recent by 31 months

Common features in the Canon R and Sigma fp L

 R fp L 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution2100k2100kExact same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon R has outer measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Canon R vs Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the R compared to the fp L.

Canon R vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R and fp L is 62 and 83 respectively.

Canon R vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R and fp L.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sigma fp L to give you extra detail having an extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older R is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography features
Sigma fp L Portrait photography features
86
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
89
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography advice
Sigma fp L Street photography advice
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (40,000)
no image stabilization
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography highlights
Sigma fp L Sports photography highlights
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (370 per charge)
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
73
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (30MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (370 shots)
73
weather sealing
comes with focus by touch
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon R as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (40,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (370 shots)
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging factors
Sigma fp L Vlogging factors
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic socket
no image stabilization
38
touchscreen capability
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Sigma fp L
 Canon EOS RSigma fp L
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS R Sigma fp L
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-05 2021-03-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6720 x 4480 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 40000 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 5655 49
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Leica L
Available lenses 17 40
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lbs) 427g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $2,299 $2,499