Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sigma fp L

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sigma fp L, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was introduced 9 years prior to the fp L and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up versus the fp L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E1 and Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 offers outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sigma fp L in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 vs the fp L.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and fp L is 85 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and fp L.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sigma fp L will render extra detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.