X-Pro2vs Sigma fp L
Fujifilm
X-Pro2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
View X-Pro2
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
View Sigma fp L
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Travel Photography — X-Pro2 (2016): The X-Pro series at its most balanced — 24MP X-Trans III, weather sealing, and a refined hybrid viewfinder that made it a street photography benchmark.
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-Pro2 (2016)
- Street photographers who want the best hybrid OVF experience in the X-mount system
- Fujifilm fans who want X-Trans III rendering at a used-price discount vs X-Pro3
- Documentary photographers who value the discreet, rangefinder-style form factor
- X-Pro1 owners ready for a significant upgrade in AF and resolution
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-pro2 is the most affordable; only the x-pro2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro2 (2016) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 495g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro2 | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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