EOS R6 Mark IIvs Z6 IIIvs 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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- You need the best all-round full-frame camera in Nikon's Z system
- You shoot in challenging or low light and need exceptional high-ISO performance
- You want a hybrid body that genuinely excels at both professional stills and video
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 sigma fp is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii, z6 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Z6 III (2024) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £2,199 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.5MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 760g body only | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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