EOS R6 Mark IIvs Z6 IIIvs 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.
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.
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
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 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, 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 L (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £2,199 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.5MP | 61.0MP |
| 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 |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | Phase-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 | 427g 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 (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| 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 |
| 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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