Canon EOS M5 vs Sigma fp

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Canon EOS M5 vs Sigma fp

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M5 conclusion.

35mm 858.0mm²
24.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon EOS M5 advantages over Sigma fp

Less expensive
$899 vs $1599
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/200 vs 1/30 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
27 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
18 vs 12 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Sigma fp advantages over Canon EOS M5

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 5.98 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Thinner
45 mm vs 60 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
18.0 fps vs 9.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
18.0 fps vs 9.3 fps
Faster RAW shooting in 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
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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

Enthusiast-oriented compact camera body; Good image quality in most situations; Built-in electronic viewfinder; Impressive Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Very good overall performance.
High ISO image quality and dynamic range aren't quite up to par with some of its competition; No 4K video recording; Native EF-M lens selection is still limited; Below average battery life.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro2

Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$787
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sigma fp

Fujifilm X-Pro2

$1699
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1300
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sigma fp vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Canon EOS M5

Canon EOS M50

$787
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Canon EOS M50

Sigma fp

Canon EOS M50

$1699
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sigma fp vs Canon EOS M50

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-T100

$787
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$599
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Sigma fp

Fujifilm X-T100

$1699
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sigma fp vs Fujifilm X-T100

Compared to Sony A7C

Canon EOS M5

Sony A7C

$787
APS-C

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$1598
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp

Sony A7C

$1699
35mm

Thinner
More dots on screen

$1598
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp vs Sony A7C

Compared to Sigma fp L

Canon EOS M5

Sigma fp L

$787
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M5 vs Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

$1699
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

$2499
35mm

More pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

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