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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2018
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sigma fp, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the fp (25MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the fp which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 grades vs the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Sigma fp

 Fujifilm X-A5 fp 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Fujifilm X-A5

 fp Fujifilm X-A5 
RevealedJuly 2019January 2018Newer by 17 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sigma fp

 Fujifilm X-A5 fp 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A5 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sigma fp in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 and the fp.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and fp is 86 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and fp.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will provide you with extra detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A5 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
81
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
85
focusing manually
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lack of image stabilization
77
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (450 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography information
Sigma fp Travel photography information
88
great battery pack (450 shots)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
78
environment sealing
has touch focus
high sensor resolution (25MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography factors
Sigma fp Landscape photography factors
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (450 shots)
lack of image stabilization
83
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
81
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
37
touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Sigma fp
 Fujifilm X-A5Sigma fp
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Sigma fp
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-31 2019-07-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 25 megapixel
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 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 91 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data 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 361 grams (0.80 lb) 422 grams (0.93 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 450 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $2,050