EOS R8vs Z30vs 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?
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
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 R8 (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality on a tight budget
- You shoot mainly in good light and can live without built-in stabilisation
- You primarily shoot stills with occasional video
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
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 z30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | Z30 (2022) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £479 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.9MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 11fps | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 405g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | None | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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