Canon EOS RP vs Sigma FP L — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Canon · Mirrorless · 26 MP · Full Frame · 4K video
Canon EOS RP
74
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 Sigma fp L and the Canon EOS RP are both mirrorless cameras, but they suit different carrying styles. The RP, released in 2019, measures 133 x 85 x 70 mm and weighs 440 g. The 2021 fp L is more compact at 113 x 70 x 45 mm and 427 g. That difference matters for travel, as the fp L's slimmer body fits smaller bags while the RP's taller, deeper frame takes more room in a kit bag. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2019 | 2021 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 14, 2019 | March 25, 2021 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 133 x 85 x 70 mm | 113 x 70 x 45 mm |
| Camera weight | 440 g | 427 g |
| Optics | 67/100 | 71/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Sigma fp L is the stronger choice for heavy cropping and large prints. Its 61 megapixels give far more pixels than the RP's 26, so a distant bird or a tight architectural detail survives a much tighter crop. The fp L can also shoot at 10 frames per second against the RP's 5. The Canon EOS RP answers with focus placement, offering 4779 autofocus positions against 49 for far more selectable points across the frame. Both use full-frame CMOS sensors without in-body stabilisation, so both depend on lens stabilisation or faster shutter speeds for sharp handheld frames. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
26 MP050 | 61 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6240 x 4160 | 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. |
24 x 35.9 | 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. |
5 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 8 | 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. |
400003003280000 | 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. |
10030200 | 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. |
47790300 | 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 | 70/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe Sigma fp L is the clear pick for slow motion, offering a maximum video frame rate of 120 fps against 25 fps on the RP. That gives a filmmaker slowing a skateboarder mid-air 4.8 times the frame rate to work with. Both cameras record 4K video, so slowed footage, not resolution, is where they differ. Both include built-in timelapse, so interval shooting of sunsets or drifting clouds needs no external trigger on either camera. | ||
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. |
25 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 | MPEG-4, MOV, H.264 |
| Features | 70/100 | 74/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe Sigma fp L is better prepared for the outdoors, with weather sealing the RP lacks. Its rear screen is also sharper at 2.1 million dots on 3.2 inches, against 1.04 million dots on the RP's 3-inch panel, making playback focus checks more confident. The Canon EOS RP is the better connected camera, with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for sending images straight to a phone, which the fp L does not offer. Both have flip-out touchscreens, and neither has GPS or a built-in flash. | ||
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. |
No |  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. |
10400001150001500000 | 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 | 29/100 | 27/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryStorage and charging match here, so the same card and cable plan covers both bodies. Each takes SD, SDHC or SDXC cards at UHS-II speed and charges over USB. Neither has a second slot, so a spare card matters for overflow and backup on long shoots. Battery ratings sit close, at 250 shots for the RP's LP-E17 and 240 for the fp L's BP-51, so a spare battery is wise on a full day out with either camera. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-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. |
250 shots1505000 | 240 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Sigma fp L if detail and video headroom drive your work. Landscape and studio photographers who print large or crop heavily get 61 megapixels. Filmmakers get slow-motion headroom from the 120 fps maximum frame rate, and its weather-sealed, smaller body suits outdoor and travel shooting.
Choose the Canon EOS RP if you track moving subjects and share from the field. Its 4779 autofocus positions give far more placement for following people or pets, and Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth move photos to a phone without a card reader. Both are full-frame mirrorless bodies, so the native RF or Leica L lens range should also guide the decision.