EOS R6 Mark IIvs GFX 50S IIvs Sigma fp L
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
From £1999
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
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Which should you buy?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
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.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
- You want a do-everything full-frame body for weddings and events
- You need reliable subject tracking across stills and fast-moving video
- You shoot both photos and video professionally and need a single body that handles both
- You want Canon's colour science with a modern mirrorless system
GFX 50S II (2021)
- You want to experience medium format without a five-figure investment
- You shoot landscape, architecture, or portraits where resolution and tonal depth matter
- You're in the Fujifilm ecosystem and want to step up to a larger sensor
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
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the sigma fp l is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii, gfx 50s ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | GFX 50S II (2021) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £2,999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 51.4MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/30p (cropped) | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 3fps | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 900g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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