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Canon SL2 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Canon SL2 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Succeeded the Canon 100D
  • Later Model is Canon SL3
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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Canon SL2 vs Sigma fp L Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SL2 vs Sigma fp L, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL2 was manufactured 4 years before the fp L which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SL2 scores vs the fp L for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Sigma fp L

 SL2 fp L 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Canon SL2

 fp L SL2 
ReleasedMarch 2021June 2017Newer by 45 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kCrisper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Sigma fp L

 SL2 fp L 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon SL2 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SL2 has got outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Canon SL2 vs Sigma fp L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SL2 against the fp L.

Canon SL2 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL2 and fp L is 71 and 83 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2 and fp L.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL2 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sigma fp L will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SL2 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SL2
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
89
focusing manually
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 Street photography advice
Sigma fp L Street photography advice
74
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 Sports photography info
Sigma fp L Sports photography info
69
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (650 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL2 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
82
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
73
environment sealing
features focus by touch
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
low battery (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography features
Sigma fp L Landscape photography features
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
resolution is great (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SL2
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
38
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon SL2 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Sigma fp L
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Canon Sigma
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Sigma fp L
Alternative name EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-06-29 2021-03-25
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 49
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Leica L
Number of lenses 326 40
Focal length multiplier 1.6 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 friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.80 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453g (1.00 pounds) 427g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1041 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 photos 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $699 $2,499