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Canon RP vs Sigma fp

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Canon RP vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2019
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Canon RP vs Sigma fp Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon RP versus Sigma fp, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Sigma. The image resolution of the RP (26MP) and the fp (25MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The RP was announced 4 months earlier than the fp and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the RP grades versus the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Sigma fp

 RP fp 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Canon RP

 fp RP 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon RP and Sigma fp

 RP fp 
RevealedFebruary 2019July 2019Similar age
Manual focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon RP vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon RP comes with external measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check the Canon RP versus Sigma fp in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the RP against the fp.

Canon RP vs Sigma fp size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RP and fp is 70 and 84 respectively.

Canon RP vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the RP and fp.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon RP to offer extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Canon RP vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography info
Sigma fp Portrait photography info
85
has manual focus
amazing MP (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
85
manual focus
MP count great (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon RP
Street photography with Sigma fp
77
fully articulated screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography details
Sigma fp Sports photography details
69
amazing MP (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (250 CIPA)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count great (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
69
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
low battery power (250 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
weather sealing
comes with focus via touch
MP count great (25 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
amazing MP (26MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (40,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (250 shots)
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count great (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging factors
Sigma fp Vlogging factors
34
touch screen
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
37
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon RP vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Sigma fp
 Canon EOS RPSigma fp
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS RP Sigma fp
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-14 2019-07-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 40000 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 4779 49
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Leica L
Total lenses 17 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lb) 422 grams (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 2977 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Price at launch $999 $2,050