EOS R6 Mark IIvs Sigma fpvs ZV-1 II
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.
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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
- You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
- You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged
Quick take: The sigma fp has the highest resolution at 25mp; the zv-1 ii 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) | Sigma fp (2019) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £1,499 | £649 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.6MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | None (lens-based only) | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 18fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 422g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Leica L-mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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