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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A2
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp L, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was manufactured 8 years prior to the fp L which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades versus the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm X-A1 fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Fujifilm X-A1

 fp L Fujifilm X-A1 
IntroducedMarch 2021November 2013Newer by 89 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kClearer screen (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm X-A1 fp L 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A1 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the fp L.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and fp L is 87 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and fp L.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sigma fp L will offer extra detail due to its extra 45MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
89
manual focus
sensor resolution is great (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Street photography with Sigma fp L
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is great (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography details
Sigma fp L Travel photography details
66
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
73
environment proof
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is great (61 megapixels)
low battery life (240 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography info
Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is great (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging features
Sigma fp L Vlogging features
31
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
38
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Sigma fp L
 Fujifilm X-A1Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Sigma fp L
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-30 2021-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Number of lenses 54 40
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 427 gr (0.94 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP-51
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $329 $2,499