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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sigma fp

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Updated by Sigma fp L
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sigma fp Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sigma fp, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was released 4 years prior to the fp which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up vs the fp with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Sigma fp

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR fp 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 fp Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
RevealedJuly 2019August 2015Newer by 47 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sigma fp

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR fp 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR provides outer dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sigma fp in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR against the fp.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and fp is 79 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and fp.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 IR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
85
manual focus
fantastic resolution (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography factors
Sigma fp Sports photography factors
65
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (350 shots)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic resolution (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography details
Sigma fp Travel photography details
63
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
low battery life (350 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
78
environment proof
has touch to focus
fantastic resolution (25MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (350 CIPA)
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
fantastic resolution (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
33
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
37
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sigma fp
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSigma fp
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sigma fp
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-08-03 2019-07-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Total lenses 54 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lb) 422 gr (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 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 350 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 BP-51
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,299 $2,050