Samsung DV150F vs Sigma fp L

Let's look more closely at the Samsung DV150F versus Sigma fp L, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The DV150F was revealed 9 years earlier than the fp L and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the DV150F scores vs the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV150F & Sigma fp L. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F features physical dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the DV150F compared to the fp L.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and fp L is 96 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and fp L.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DV150F with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma fp L will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older DV150F will be behind in sensor technology.