EOS M3vs Sigma fp
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Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Everyday — EOS M3 (2015): The EOS M3 was a meaningful upgrade over the original EOS M — bringing 24MP, a tilting touchscreen, and improved Hybrid CMOS AF III. Video tops out at 1080p/30p and burst shooting is modest, but for stills photographers wanting affordable APS-C quality, the M3 is a competent used-market option.
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 M3 (2015)
- Photographers who want affordable 24MP APS-C quality on a budget
- Casual shooters who want a compact EF-M camera with a tilting screen
- Users looking for an affordable entry into the Canon EF-M ecosystem
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable but inexpensive mirrorless
Sigma fp (2019)
- Filmmakers who want the world's smallest full-frame camera as a B or C camera
- Experimental photographers who want to build a unique, modular setup
- L-mount photographers who want an ultra-compact full-frame body
- Anyone who wants a conversation-starting camera that delivers serious results
Quick take: The sigma fp has the highest resolution at 25mp; the eos m3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M3 (2015) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | — | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 366g (body only) | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M3 | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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