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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Earlier Model is Sigma fp
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sigma fp L, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was announced 5 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores versus the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm X-A3 fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Fujifilm X-A3

 fp L Fujifilm X-A3 
RevealedMarch 2021August 2016More recent by 55 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm X-A3 fp L 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. 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 L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sigma fp L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 and the fp L.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and fp L is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A3 and fp L.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp L will offer you greater detail with its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography info
Sigma fp L Portrait photography info
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
89
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography features
Sigma fp L Street photography features
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
does not have image stabilization
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography features
Sigma fp L Sports photography features
65
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (410 shots)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
excellent megapixels (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery life (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
88
better than average battery (410 shots)
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
73
environment proof
boasts focus by touch
excellent megapixels (61 megapixels)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography features
Sigma fp L Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
excellent megapixels (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
low battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp L Vlogging highlights
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
38
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Sigma fp L
 Fujifilm X-A3Sigma fp L
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Sigma fp L
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-08-25 2021-03-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 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 6000 x 4000 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 77 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 40
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339 grams (0.75 lb) 427 grams (0.94 lb)
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 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 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $480 $2,499