Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sigma fp L

The following is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was released 8 years before the fp L which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades against the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T1 & Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 features outside measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the fp L.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and fp L is 79 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and fp L.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma fp L will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.