EOS R6 Mark IIvs Ricoh GR IIIvs Sigma fp
Sigma
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.
Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.
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
Ricoh GR III (2019)
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want APS-C quality in a coat or shirt pocket
- You want a camera you'll genuinely always carry without thinking about it
- You appreciate sharp, characterful images from a fixed 28mm equivalent focal length
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 ricoh gr iii is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Ricoh GR III (2019) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £899 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 1080p/60p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 4fps | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 257g | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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