Canon EOS R8 vs Sigma FP L — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Canon · Mirrorless · 24 MP · Full Frame · 4K video
Canon EOS R8
76
WINNER
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Sigma · Mirrorless · 61 MP · Full Frame · 4K video
Sigma FP L
69
SCORE
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS R8 and Sigma fp L are both full-frame mirrorless cameras with very different characters. The R8 arrived in 2023 on Canon's RF mount, while the fp L from 2021 uses the Leica L mount, so lens choice follows the system you buy into. The fp L is the smaller and lighter body at 113 x 70 x 45 mm and 427 g, against 133 x 86 x 70 mm and 461 g for the R8. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2023 | 2021 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 8, 2023 | March 25, 2021 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 133 x 86 x 70 mm | 113 x 70 x 45 mm |
| Camera weight | 461 g | 427 g |
| Optics | 77/100 | 71/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Sigma fp L is the stronger choice when sheer detail matters: 61 megapixels give far more room to crop a distant animal or print a landscape large, against 24 on the R8. Its electronic viewfinder is also sharper, at 3.68 million dots versus 2.36 million, and its 1/8000 second shutter suits wide apertures in bright light. For moving subjects the R8 is clearly the better tool. It shoots at up to 40 frames per second against 10, and it offers 1053 autofocus points against the fp L's 49 for tracking a moving subject. Both use a full-frame CMOS sensor with a base ISO of 100, and neither stabilises the sensor in body. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24 MP050 | 61 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 9520 x 6328 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
36 x 24 | 36 x 24 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 Full Frame | Full Frame |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
40 fps045 | 10 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon RF | Leica L |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic X | Unspecified |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 |  4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
1024003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
5030200 | 630200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
1024003003280000 | 1024003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 800080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
10530300 | 490300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | 368000009900000 |
| Video | 91/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe Canon EOS R8 gives editors more slow-motion room: its maximum video frame rate of 180 fps tops the fp L's 120 fps for stretching fast action. Both record 4K video and offer a built-in timelapse mode. The R8 also offers H.265 recording, while the fp L uses H.264. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
180 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MP4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, MOV, H.264 |
| Features | 85/100 | 74/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe Sigma fp L has the better screen for reviewing images on location: its 3.2-inch, 2.1-million-dot display is larger and sharper than the R8's 3-inch, 1.62-million-dot panel. The R8 is the better connected camera, offering Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for sending photos straight to a phone, while the fp L has neither. Some handling features match. Both provide a flip-out touchscreen for waist-level and overhead angles, and both have weather sealing for shooting in poor conditions. Neither includes GPS, so location tagging needs a separate device. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
✗ | ✗ |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
16200001150001500000 | 21000001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | No |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | No |
| Storage & battery | 35/100 | 27/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe Canon EOS R8 has the longer rated battery life, at 370 shots against 240 for the fp L. Both take a single SD card at UHS-II speed, and both charge over USB between locations. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I and II compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E17 | BP-51 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
370 shots1505000 | 240 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Canon EOS R8 if your subjects move: its 40 fps burst, 1053-point autofocus and Wi-Fi make it the practical camera for sports, birds in flight and quick sharing from an event. Choose the Sigma fp L when resolution and portability lead: 61 megapixels suit landscape, architecture and studio work, and its compact 427 g body keeps the carried weight down.