Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Announced July 2014
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Revealed March 2021
- Replaced the Sigma fp
Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the XG-1 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the XG-1 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe XG-1 was introduced 7 years prior to the fp L which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the XG-1 grades against the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 and Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sigma fp L
XG-1 | fp L |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Pentax XG-1
fp L | XG-1 | |||
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Revealed | March 2021 | July 2014 | More modern by 81 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1640k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sigma fp L
XG-1 | fp L | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 features exterior measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
See the Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the XG-1 versus the fp L.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and fp L is 66 and 83 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and fp L.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XG-1 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp L will provide you with more detail using its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged XG-1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sigma fp L Specifications
Pentax XG-1 | Sigma fp L | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sigma |
Model type | Pentax XG-1 | Sigma fp L |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-07-15 | 2021-03-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 61 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 9520 x 6328 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens zoom range | 24-1248mm (52.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 40 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | 3,680k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 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 | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 567 gr (1.25 lbs) | 427 gr (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") | 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 | 240 photos | 240 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LB-060 | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $599 | $2,499 |