Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sigma fp L

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Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sigma fp L

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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 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 EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Sigma fp L

Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
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
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

305 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/200 vs 1/15 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
48 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sigma fp L advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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
~ 3.78 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Newer
4 years vs 5 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
61.0 vs 32.5 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 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
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
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
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Fujifilm X-T100

$849
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Fujifilm X-T100

Sigma fp L

Fujifilm X-T100

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
Slower slow-motion

$599
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Fujifilm X-T100

Compared to Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6400

Sigma fp L

Sony A6400

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$798
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sigma fp

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sigma fp

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$1549
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

$2499
35mm

Newer
More pixels

$1549
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sigma fp

Compared to Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$648
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

Sigma fp L

Sony A6100

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$648
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A6100

Compared to Sony A7C

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A7C

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$1698
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp L

Sony A7C

$2499
35mm

Thinner
More dots on screen

$1698
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A7C

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