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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2018
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A7
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp L Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Sigma fp L, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Fujifilm X-A5 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was unveiled 4 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores against the fp L for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm X-A5 fp L 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Fujifilm X-A5

 fp L Fujifilm X-A5 
IntroducedMarch 2021January 2018Fresher by 38 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm X-A5 fp L 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A5 features physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A5 versus Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus the fp L.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and fp L is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A5 and fp L.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A5 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sigma fp L will offer more detail having an extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma fp L Portrait photography highlights
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
89
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography information
Sigma fp L Street photography information
80
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
no image stabilization
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (450 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
amazing megapixels (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery power (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
88
good battery (450 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
73
environment proofing
supports focus by touch
amazing megapixels (61 megapixels)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography features
Sigma fp L Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 shots)
no image stabilization
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
amazing megapixels (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
low battery power (240 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
no image stabilization
38
touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Sigma fp L
 Fujifilm X-A5Sigma fp L
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm X-A5 Sigma fp L
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-31 2021-03-25
Body design 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 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 91 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Number of lenses 54 40
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 361 gr (0.80 pounds) 427 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 450 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $500 $2,499