GFX 50S IIvs X-E4vs Sigma fp L
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
From £1999
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
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Which should you buy?
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
Who should buy what
GFX 50S II (2021)
- You want to experience medium format without a five-figure investment
- You shoot landscape, architecture, or portraits where resolution and tonal depth matter
- You're in the Fujifilm ecosystem and want to step up to a larger sensor
X-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
Sigma fp L (2021)
- You need the highest resolution available in the smallest possible full-frame mirrorless
- You shoot architecture, landscape, or commercial work where fine detail is absolutely critical
- You want the cinematic flexibility of the fp platform paired with maximum megapixel count
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | X-E4 (2021) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £699 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 26.1MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~460 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | 364g (body only) | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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