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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
86
Imaging
58
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A3
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Older Model is Sigma fp
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sigma fp L Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sigma fp L, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was introduced 7 years earlier than the fp L and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores against the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm X-A2 fp L 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Fujifilm X-A2

 fp L Fujifilm X-A2 
RevealedMarch 2021January 2015Fresher by 75 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kSharper display (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm X-A2 fp L 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sigma fp L in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs the fp L.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and fp L is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and fp L.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A2 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma fp L will give you greater detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma fp L Portrait photography highlights
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
89
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Street photography with Sigma fp L
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
57
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (410 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography details
Sigma fp L Travel photography details
78
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse recording
73
weather proofing
supports focus via touch
megapixel count high (61MP)
bad battery life (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly display
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
38
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Sigma fp L
 Fujifilm X-A2Sigma fp L
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Sigma fp L
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-14 2021-03-25
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 measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 61MP
Anti aliasing 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 25600 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 40
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.6fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 427g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 410 images 240 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $370 $2,499