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Canon RP vs Sigma fp L

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Canon RP vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2019
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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Canon RP vs Sigma fp L Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon RP vs Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the RP (26MP) and fp L (61MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The RP was revealed 3 years prior to the fp L which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon RP being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the RP matches up versus the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Sigma fp L

 RP fp L 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Canon RP

 fp L RP 
AnnouncedMarch 2021February 2019Newer by 25 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon RP and Sigma fp L

 RP fp L 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon RP vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon RP has got outer dimensions of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the RP against the fp L.

Canon RP vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RP and fp L is 70 and 83 respectively.

Canon RP vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RP and fp L.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sigma fp L to give extra detail because of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged RP is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon RP vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP Portrait photography information
Sigma fp L Portrait photography information
85
has manual focus
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
89
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon RP as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (40,000)
no image stabilization
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon RP
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
69
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic MP (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon RP
Travel photography with Sigma fp L
69
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
not so great battery life (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
73
weather sealing
has focus via touch
fantastic MP (61 megapixels)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP Landscape photography details
Sigma fp L Landscape photography details
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3")
excellent resolution (26MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (40,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
fantastic MP (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP Vlogging advice
Sigma fp L Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
38
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon RP vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Sigma fp L
 Canon EOS RPSigma fp L
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sigma
Model type Canon EOS RP Sigma fp L
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-14 2021-03-25
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 measurements 35.9 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 40000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 4779 49
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Leica L
Total lenses 17 40
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 grams (1.07 lbs) 427 grams (0.94 lbs)
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 Overall rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2977 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 240 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $999 $2,499