Canon T5i vs Sigma fp L

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Canon T5i vs Sigma fp L

APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon T5i conclusion.

35mm 864.0mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Canon T6i
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Differences

Canon T5i advantages over Sigma fp L

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/200 vs 1/15 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots

Sigma fp L advantages over Canon T5i

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Thinner
45 mm vs 78 mm
Thinner
Newer
3 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
61.0 vs 18.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 4.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality; 9 cross-type AF points; Stereo microphones; Built-in touchscreen; Multi-shot modes; Improved kit lens; Even more affordable.
Little-changed from the earlier T4i; Slow Live View and video autofocus; High ISO performance is unimproved; Below-average battery life; No dedicated AF illuminator.
Read our Canon T5i Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp L, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sigma fp L Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Canon T4i

Canon T5i

Canon T4i

$539
APS-C

Less expensive
Lighter weight

$700
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon T5i vs Canon T4i

Sigma fp L

Canon T4i

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon T4i

Compared to Sony A57

Canon T5i

Sony A57

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$800
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5i vs Sony A57

Sigma fp L

Sony A57

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A57

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Canon T5i

Pentax K-5 IIs

$539
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$497
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T5i vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Sigma fp L

Pentax K-5 IIs

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Sony A58

Canon T5i

Sony A58

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$598
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5i vs Sony A58

Sigma fp L

Sony A58

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A58

Compared to Sigma fp

Canon T5i

Sigma fp

$539
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1699
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T5i vs Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

$2499
35mm

Newer
More pixels

$1699
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

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