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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced August 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Refreshed by Sigma fp L
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Sigma fp, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the fp (25MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was manufactured 3 years before the fp which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores vs the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Sigma fp

 Fujifilm X-A3 fp 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Fujifilm X-A3

 fp Fujifilm X-A3 
IntroducedJuly 2019August 2016Newer by 35 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sigma fp

 Fujifilm X-A3 fp 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 comes with outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Sigma fp in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the fp.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and fp is 86 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and fp.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A3 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma fp will produce more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
85
focusing manually
resolution is high (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Street photography with Sigma fp
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography factors
Sigma fp Sports photography factors
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (410 CIPA)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
resolution is high (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp Travel photography highlights
88
great battery (410 per charge)
provides focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
78
environment sealing
comes with touch focus
resolution is high (25MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography details
Sigma fp Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (410 shots)
no image stabilization
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
resolution is high (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging advice
Sigma fp Vlogging advice
74
selfie friendly display
touch screen
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
37
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Sigma fp
 Fujifilm X-A3Sigma fp
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Sigma fp
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-08-25 2019-07-11
Physical type 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 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 77 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 gr (0.75 pounds) 422 gr (0.93 pounds)
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 All around 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 410 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $480 $2,050