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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sigma fp

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E4
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sigma fp Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sigma fp, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the fp (25MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was manufactured 22 months before the fp which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades against the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sigma fp

 Fujifilm X-E3 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Fujifilm X-E3

 fp Fujifilm X-E3 
IntroducedJuly 2019September 2017More modern by 22 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sigma fp

 Fujifilm X-E3 fp 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 offers physical measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the fp.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and fp is 85 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E3 and fp.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sigma fp will offer you extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography information
Sigma fp Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography factors
Sigma fp Street photography factors
72
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp Sports photography advice
75
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is amazing (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography advice
Sigma fp Travel photography advice
77
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
environment sealing
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is amazing (25MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
83
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
sensor resolution is amazing (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging details
Sigma fp Vlogging details
37
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
37
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sigma fp
 Fujifilm X-E3Sigma fp
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Sigma fp
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2017-09-07 2019-07-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Available lenses 54 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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 (20p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 422g (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $700 $2,050