EOS R6 Mark IIvs Nikon D7500vs Sigma fp
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Sigma fp (2019)
From £1499
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
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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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.
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
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
Sigma fp (2019)
- You're a filmmaker building a cinema rig where the smallest full-frame body is essential
- You want L-mount compatibility to pair with Sigma Art or Leica SL lenses
- You prioritise video and cinema colour over stills ergonomics and functionality
Quick take: The sigma fp has the highest resolution at 25mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii, nikon d7500 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Nikon D7500 (2017) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £899 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.9MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 8fps mechanical | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 640g body only | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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