Canon EOS R3vs Sigma fp L
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
View Sigma fp L
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
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
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
Sigma fp L (2021)
- Commercial photographers who want 61MP in the world's smallest full-frame body
- Filmmakers using the fp L as a high-resolution cinema camera
- fp owners who need more resolution for large-format printing
- L-mount photographers who want extreme resolution in an ultra-compact form
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the sigma fp l is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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