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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T3
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T5
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sigma. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was introduced 13 months prior to the fp L making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T4 grades against the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm X-T4 fp L 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Fujifilm X-T4

 fp L Fujifilm X-T4 
IntroducedMarch 2021February 2020More recent by 13 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1620kCrisper display (+480k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sigma fp L

 Fujifilm X-T4 fp L 
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T4 offers exterior measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 against the fp L.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T4 and fp L is 67 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and fp L.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp L will provide you with greater detail using its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T4 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma fp L Portrait photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
89
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography highlights
Sigma fp L Street photography highlights
74
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proof
heavier than average in class (607g)
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography highlights
Sigma fp L Sports photography highlights
85
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (500 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count excellent (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography features
Sigma fp L Travel photography features
75
great battery life (500 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (607g)
73
environment sealing
provides focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (61 megapixels)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (500 CIPA)
2 card slots
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count excellent (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp L Vlogging highlights
75
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
heavier than average in class (607 grams)
38
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Sigma fp L
 Fujifilm X-T4Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sigma
Model Fujifilm X-T4 Sigma fp L
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-02-24 2021-03-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Leica L
Number of lenses 54 40
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 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 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 607g (1.34 lb) 427g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 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 500 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail pricing $1,700 $2,499