X-Pro1vs Sigma fp
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
View X-Pro1
VS
Sigma
Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
View Sigma fp
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors — X-Pro1 (2012): The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.
Who should buy what
X-Pro1 (2012)
- Film photographers who want a digital camera with genuine analogue soul
- Fujifilm fans who want to shoot the camera that started the X-mount legacy
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF experience
- Budget-conscious photographers who want X-Trans rendering at a very low price
Sigma fp (2019)
- Filmmakers who want the world's smallest full-frame camera as a B or C camera
- Experimental photographers who want to build a unique, modular setup
- L-mount photographers who want an ultra-compact full-frame body
- Anyone who wants a conversation-starting camera that delivers serious results
Quick take: The sigma fp has the highest resolution at 25mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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