EOS Rvs Sigma fp
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
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Sigma
Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
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 R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
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 eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the eos r is the most affordable; only the eos r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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