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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
87
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Announced September 2013
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Sigma fp L, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was revealed 8 years prior to the fp L which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up versus the fp L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm X-M1 fp L 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Fujifilm X-M1

 fp L Fujifilm X-M1 
ReleasedMarch 2021September 2013More modern by 91 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kCrisper display (+1180k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm X-M1 fp L 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 has got outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Sigma fp L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 against the fp L.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and fp L is 87 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-M1 and fp L.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-M1 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp L will offer extra detail because of its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-M1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma fp L Portrait photography highlights
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
89
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography highlights
Sigma fp L Street photography highlights
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography factors
Sigma fp L Sports photography factors
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (61MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography information
Sigma fp L Travel photography information
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
73
weather proof
has touch to focus
MP count fantastic (61MP)
not so great battery power (240 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-M1
Vlogging with Sigma fp L
31
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
38
touch screen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Sigma fp L
 Fujifilm X-M1Sigma fp L
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Sigma fp L
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-09-17 2021-03-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 40
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 920k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 427g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP-51
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $2,499