X-A7vs Sigma fp L
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Sigma fp L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
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
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
Sigma fp L (2021)
- Commercial photographers who want 61MP in the world's smallest full-frame body
- Filmmakers using the fp L as a high-resolution cinema camera
- fp owners who need more resolution for large-format printing
- L-mount photographers who want extreme resolution in an ultra-compact form
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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