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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A5
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Old Model is Sigma fp
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sigma fp L Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sigma fp L, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was released 18 months earlier than the fp L making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up versus the fp L for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm X-A7 fp L 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution2760k2100kSharper display (+660k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Fujifilm X-A7

 fp L Fujifilm X-A7 
IntroducedMarch 2021September 2019More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm X-A7 fp L 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A7 offers exterior dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 against the fp L.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and fp L is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and fp L.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A7 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sigma fp L will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp L Portrait photography advice
82
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
89
has manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography features
Sigma fp L Street photography features
80
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
no image stabilization
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography information
Sigma fp L Sports photography information
72
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery (440 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is excellent (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography features
Sigma fp L Travel photography features
88
great battery (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
73
environment proofing
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is excellent (61 megapixels)
low battery power (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography info
Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 shots)
no image stabilization
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is excellent (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging features
Sigma fp L Vlogging features
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
no image stabilization
38
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Sigma fp L
 Fujifilm X-A7Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Sigma fp L
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-11 2021-03-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 24 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 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 25600 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 40
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 2,760 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
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 rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 gr (0.71 pounds) 427 gr (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" 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 440 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $700 $2,499