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Sigma fp L vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Comparison

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61 MP | Full frame (36 x 24 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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51 MP | Medium format (44 x 33 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Sigma fp L vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing fp L and GFX 50R, two Mirrorless cameras from Sigma and Fujifilm. Sigma fp L is a Advanced Mirrorless class camera and Fujifilm GFX 50R is a Pro Mirrorless class camera.

Sigma fp L was introduced to market in March 2021 and Fujifilm GFX 50R was launched in September 2018. As you can see, GFX 50R is 3 years older than fp L. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Sigma fp L and Fujifilm GFX 50R before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sigma fp L Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2021-03-25
  • 61MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 25600 ( expands to 6 - 102400)
  • Leica L Mount
  • 3.20" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 427g. 113 x 70 x 45 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Sigma fp Compare

Fujifilm GFX 50R Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-09-25
  • 51MP - Medium format CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 50 - 102400)
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • 3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 3.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 775g. 161 x 97 x 66 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Sigma fp L and Fujifilm GFX 50R compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Sigma fp L over Fujifilm GFX 50R
Viewfinder Magnification
0.83x vs 0.77x Larger Viewfinder
Max Sensor Resolution
61 MP vs 51 MP 19% more pixels
Max ISO
25.600 vs 12.800 100% higher Max ISO
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 3.0fps 7 fps faster
Weight
427 g vs 775 g 348 g lighter
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm GFX 50R over Sigma fp L
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Viewfinder
Electronic vs Electronic (Optional) Better framing and control
Number of Focus Points
117 vs 49 68 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution
2.360k dots vs 2.100k dots 12% higher resolution screen
Battery Life
400 shots vs 240 shots 160 more frames with a single charge
Sensor Pixel Area
28.40µm2 vs 14.34µm2 98% larger pixel area
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Tilting Viewfinder
Yes vs No Use viewfinder in different angles
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
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Common Strengths of Sigma fp L and Fujifilm GFX 50R
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
61 MP vs 51 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Size
3.20" vs 3.20" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
2.100k dots vs 2.360k dots High resolution screens
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Headphone Port
Yes vs Yes better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs Yes Connect off-camera flash
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs UHS-II Read/Write in High Speeds
Common Weaknesses of Sigma fp L and Fujifilm GFX 50R
In-body Image Stabilization
No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Built-in Flash
No vs No Require external flash
Sigma fp L vs Fujifilm GFX 50R: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Sigma fp L and Fujifilm GFX 50R side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sigma fp L has external dimensions of 113 x 70 x 45 mm (4.45 x 2.76 x 1.77″) and weighs 427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm GFX 50R has external dimensions of 161 x 97 x 66 mm (6.34 x 3.82 x 2.6″) and weighs 775 g (1.71 lb / 27.34 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sigma fp L and Fujifilm GFX 50R. Sigma fp L is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 48mm narrower, 27mm shorter and 21mm thinner than Fujifilm GFX 50R.

Sigma fp L vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Sigma fp L and Fujifilm GFX 50R Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Sigma fp L and Fujifilm GFX 50R.

Sigma fp L vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Sigma fp L and Fujifilm GFX 50R Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sigma fp L and Fujifilm GFX 50R.
Sigma fp L vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Sigma fp L and Fujifilm GFX 50R Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sigma fp L is significantly lighter (348g ) than the Fujifilm GFX 50R which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Fujifilm GFX 50R has a Medium format sensor and Sigma fp L has a smaller Full frame sensor, Sigma fp L's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Fujifilm GFX 50R lenses.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Both fp L and GFX 50R have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Sigma fp L and Fujifilm GFX 50R's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.20".

On the other hand, Fujifilm GFX 50R features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Sigma fp L has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to GFX 50R.
Sigma fp L vs Fujifilm GFX 50R: Sensor Comparison

Sigma fp L has a 61.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 51.0MP Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features X Processor Pro processor.

Sigma fp L's sensor provides 10MP more than Fujifilm GFX 50R's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the fp L and GFX 50R sensor size comparison.

Sigma fp L vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Sigma fp L and Fujifilm GFX 50R Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm GFX 50R has a 1.7x Larger sensor area than Sigma fp L. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Sigma fp L vs Fujifilm GFX 50R Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Sigma fp L has an advantage over Fujifilm GFX 50R. There are 52 lenses for Sigma fp L's Leica L mount, on the other hand there are only 14 lenses for Fujifilm GFX 50R's Fujifilm G lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 8 lenses for Leica L mount and 4 lenses for Fujifilm G mount with IS.

Lens Type # of Sigma fp L Lenses # of Fujifilm GFX 50R Lenses
Standard Zoom 8 (7 Full Frame) 1
Standard Prime 11 (10 Full Frame) 3
Wideangle Zoom 3 (3 Full Frame) 1
Wideangle Prime 15 (14 Full Frame) 4
Telephoto Zoom 6 (6 Full Frame) 2
Telephoto Prime 7 (7 Full Frame) 3
SuperZoom n/a n/a
Wideangle Fisheye Prime n/a n/a
Macro Prime 2 (2 Full Frame) n/a
Perspective Control Prime n/a n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 52 (49 Full Frame) 14

What types of Photography are Sigma fp L and Fujifilm GFX 50R Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sigma fp L and Fujifilm GFX 50R for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sigma fp L for Portrait Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 61.0MP
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Sigma fp L for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Street Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Optional External Viewfinder
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Sigma fp L for Sports Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Sports Photography

GOOD
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Optional External Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
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Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
117 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
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Sigma fp L for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
427g
Body Thickness 45mm
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
775g
Body Thickness 66mm
Read the details

Sigma fp L for Landscape Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm GFX 50R for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 61.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details
Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Sigma fp L vs Fujifilm GFX 50R: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sigma fp L and Fujifilm GFX 50R, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sigma fp L and Fujifilm GFX 50R scores compare:

Sigma fp L
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #4 out of 130 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #48 out of 1242 in all Cameras
Fujifilm GFX 50R
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #1 out of 130 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #13 out of 1242 in all Cameras

Fujifilm GFX 50R is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Sigma fp L in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Sigma fp L. Otherwise, Fujifilm GFX 50R is the better camera overall.

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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sigma fp L Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sigma fp L Fujifilm GFX 50R
Brand Sigma Fujifilm
Announced 2021-03-25 2018-09-25
Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size Full frame Medium format
Dimensions 36 x 24 mm 44 x 33 mm
Area 864.00mm2 1452.00mm2
Megapixels 61 megapixels 51 megapixels
Max Resolution 9520 x 6328 8256 x 6192
Max Native Light sensitivity 25,600 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 102400 ISO 102400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 6 ISO 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 117
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Leica L Fujifilm G
Number of Available Lenses 52 14
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3.20" 3.20"
Resolution 2,100k dots 2,360k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 3,680k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.83x 0.77x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter n/a 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/125s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 3.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 427g 775g
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm 161 x 97 x 66mm
Battery Life 240 shots 400 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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