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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released November 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A2
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was launched 6 years prior to the fp and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades vs the fp for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Sigma fp

 Fujifilm X-A1 fp 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Fujifilm X-A1

 fp Fujifilm X-A1 
LaunchedJuly 2019November 2013Fresher by 68 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kCrisper screen (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sigma fp

 Fujifilm X-A1 fp 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 has got outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 vs the fp.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and fp is 87 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and fp.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma fp will offer more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography factors
Sigma fp Portrait photography factors
74
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
85
has manual focus
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Sports photography with Sigma fp
54
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
66
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
78
environment proof
offers touch focus
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography info
Sigma fp Landscape photography info
69
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
83
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging factors
Sigma fp Vlogging factors
31
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
37
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Sigma fp
 Fujifilm X-A1Sigma fp
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Sigma fp
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-30 2019-07-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) 422g (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 BP-51
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $2,050