Canon T6i vs Sigma fp L

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Canon T6i vs Sigma fp L

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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

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Succeeded by the Canon T7i
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Differences

Canon T6i advantages over Sigma fp L

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

440 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
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sigma fp L advantages over Canon T6i

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Thinner
45 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Newer
4 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
61.0 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 4.8 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
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

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

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

Highest resolution Canon APS-C camera yet; Improved dynamic range over T5i; Good high ISO performance for its class; Very fast autofocus; Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC; Touchscreen tilt/swivel LCD.
Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Below average battery life; No Servo AF in Live View; No 60p video frame rate.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp L, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sigma fp L Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3400

Canon T6i

Nikon D3400

$699
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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Sigma fp L

Nikon D3400

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$497
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Sigma fp L vs Nikon D3400

Compared to Nikon D5500

Canon T6i

Nikon D5500

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$697
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Canon T6i vs Nikon D5500

Sigma fp L

Nikon D5500

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Nikon D5500

Compared to Pentax K-3 II

Canon T6i

Pentax K-3 II

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T6i vs Pentax K-3 II

Sigma fp L

Pentax K-3 II

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$830
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
High resolution composite

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Compared to Canon T7i

Canon T6i

Canon T7i

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$700
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

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Sigma fp L

Canon T7i

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon T7i

Compared to Sigma fp

Canon T6i

Sigma fp

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1623
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

$2499
35mm

Newer
More pixels

$1623
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

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