Canon EOS R3vs Sigma fp Lvs ZV-E10
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
From £1999
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
View Sigma fp L
Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- You shoot sport, motorsport, wildlife, or news at a professional level
- You need Canon's most reliable and fastest autofocus available
- You need extreme weather sealing for demanding shooting conditions
Sigma fp L (2021)
- You need the highest resolution available in the smallest possible full-frame mirrorless
- You shoot architecture, landscape, or commercial work where fine detail is absolutely critical
- You want the cinematic flexibility of the fp platform paired with maximum megapixel count
ZV-E10 (2021)
- You're starting out as a content creator and want an affordable Sony APS-C mirrorless
- You want the flexibility to grow your lens collection as your skills and needs develop
- You're primarily a video creator rather than a stills photographer
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Sigma fp L (2021) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,999 | £399 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 61.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None (lens-based only) | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 18fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 427g body only | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None (optional clip-on EVF available) | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Leica L-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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