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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Older Model is Sigma fp
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was revealed 5 years prior to the fp L and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T2 grades against the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm X-T2 fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Fujifilm X-T2

 fp L Fujifilm X-T2 
RevealedMarch 2021July 2016Fresher by 57 months
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm X-T2 fp L 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T2 features external measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sigma fp L in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the fp L.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and fp L is 76 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and fp L.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T2 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sigma fp L will render more detail because of its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
89
focusing manually
resolution is high (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography factors
Sigma fp L Street photography factors
75
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
78
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography factors
Sigma fp L Sports photography factors
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is high (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography info
Sigma fp L Travel photography info
63
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery life (340 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
environment sealing
has focus by touch
resolution is high (61 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma fp L Landscape photography highlights
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 shots)
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging advice
Sigma fp L Vlogging advice
33
features face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
38
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sigma fp L
 Fujifilm X-T2Sigma fp L
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sigma
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Sigma fp L
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-07-07 2021-03-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Leica L
Amount of lenses 54 40
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 pounds) 427 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $1,600 $2,499