Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp L

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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp L

APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A5 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-A5 conclusion.

35mm 864.0mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A7
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Differences

Fujifilm X-A5 advantages over Sigma fp L

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

450 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/180 vs 1/15 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
22 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sigma fp L advantages over Fujifilm X-A5

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Slower slow-motion
120 fps vs 100 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Newer
3 years vs 6 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
61.0 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Impressive overall image quality; Excellent high ISO performance; Very good dynamic range from RAW files; Full HD video at 60 fps; Good battery life.
Slower-than-average AF speed; 4K video capped at 15fps; Very slow startup to first shot time with new power-zoom kit lens; Sluggish single-shot cycle times.
Read our Fujifilm X-A5 Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp L, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sigma fp L Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A3

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
APS-C

Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Sigma fp L

Fujifilm X-A3

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Sigma fp L vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M6

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon EOS M6

Sigma fp L

Canon EOS M6

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$399
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon EOS M6

Compared to Canon EOS M100

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M100

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$449
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon EOS M100

Sigma fp L

Canon EOS M100

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$449
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon EOS M100

Compared to Sigma fp

Fujifilm X-A5

Sigma fp

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1672
35mm

Larger sensor
Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

$2499
35mm

Newer
More pixels

$1672
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

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Compared to Sony A7C

Fujifilm X-A5

Sony A7C

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1665
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp L

Sony A7C

$2499
35mm

Thinner
More dots on screen

$1665
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A7C

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