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Canon R6 vs Sigma fp

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Canon R6 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Introduced July 2020
  • Later Model is Canon R6 II
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Refreshed by Sigma fp L
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Canon R6 vs Sigma fp Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon R6 vs Sigma fp, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the fp (25MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The R6 was brought out 13 months later than the fp which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the R6 grades versus the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Sigma fp

 R6 fp 
ReleasedJuly 2020July 2019Fresher by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Canon R6

 fp R6 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1620kCrisper screen (+480k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 and Sigma fp

 R6 fp 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R6 has got outer dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check out the Canon R6 vs Sigma fp in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the R6 against the fp.

Canon R6 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and fp is 61 and 84 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 and fp.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sigma fp to give extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher R6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R6 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography info
Sigma fp Portrait photography info
84
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R6
Street photography with Sigma fp
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (102,400)
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography factors
Sigma fp Sports photography factors
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (360 per charge)
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp Travel photography highlights
67
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
78
environment sealing
has touch focus
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma fp Landscape photography highlights
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (360 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging details
Sigma fp Vlogging details
79
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
37
has touchscreen
supports face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R6 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Sigma fp
 Canon EOS R6Sigma fp
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS R6 Sigma fp
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-07-09 2019-07-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 25 megapixels
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 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 6072 49
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Leica L
Number of lenses 17 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 422 grams (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 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 360 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E6NH BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 1
Price at launch $2,499 $2,050