Canon 6D vs Sigma fp L

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Canon 6D vs Sigma fp L

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35mm 855.6mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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35mm 864.0mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon 6D advantages over Sigma fp L

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 6.54 vs 3.78 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1090 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Higher max flash sync
1/180 vs 1/15 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
1250 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sigma fp L advantages over Canon 6D

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Thinner
45 mm vs 71 mm
Thinner
Newer
4 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1044k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
61.0 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 4.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality on par to more expensive full-frame DSLRs (including the 5D Mark III); Responsive all-around performer; Superior HD video-shooting chops; Built-in Wi-Fi with remote control and sharing features, Built-in GPS and geotagging.
Lacks a built-in, pop-up flash; No external headphone jack; Rather basic 11-point autofocus system; Mediocre burst speed.
Read our Canon 6D Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp L, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 5D Mark III

Canon 6D

Canon 5D Mark III

$1699
35mm

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$2079
35mm

More cross-type AF points
Less shutter lag

Compare Canon 6D vs Canon 5D Mark III

Sigma fp L

Canon 5D Mark III

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2079
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon 5D Mark III

Compared to Nikon D610

Canon 6D

Nikon D610

$1699
35mm

Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in GPS

$1597
35mm

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 6D vs Nikon D610

Sigma fp L

Nikon D610

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1597
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Nikon D610

Compared to Canon 7D Mark II

Canon 6D

Canon 7D Mark II

$1699
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1799
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 6D vs Canon 7D Mark II

Sigma fp L

Canon 7D Mark II

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$1799
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in GPS

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon 7D Mark II

Compared to Nikon D600

Canon 6D

Nikon D600

$1699
35mm

Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in GPS

$1900
35mm

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 6D vs Nikon D600

Sigma fp L

Nikon D600

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1900
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Nikon D600

Compared to Nikon D750

Canon 6D

Nikon D750

$1699
35mm

Built-in GPS
Bigger JPEG buffer

$1700
35mm

Tiltable Screen
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 6D vs Nikon D750

Sigma fp L

Nikon D750

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1700
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Nikon D750

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