X-T1vs Sigma fp
Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
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Sigma
Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
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-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
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-t1 is the most affordable; only the x-t1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T1 (2014) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | Contrast-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 | 440g (with battery and card) | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | None |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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