Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp L

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A5 & Sigma fp L. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.