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Samsung EX2F vs Sigma fp L

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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Samsung EX2F vs Sigma fp L Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung EX2F versus Sigma fp L, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and fp L (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The EX2F was released 9 years before the fp L which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX2F scores against the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Sigma fp L

 EX2F fp L 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung EX2F

 fp L EX2F 
RevealedMarch 2021December 2012Newer by 100 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k0kSharper screen (+2100k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Sigma fp L

 EX2F fp L 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung EX2F features outside measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the EX2F against the fp L.

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and fp L is 90 and 83 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX2F and fp L.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma fp L will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 49MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged EX2F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
42
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
89
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Sigma fp L
68
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography factors
Sigma fp L Sports photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low battery power (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
66
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (294g)
MP count low (12MP)
73
weather sealing
has focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
low battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography info
Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
53
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count amazing (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
low battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
71
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (294g)
38
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Samsung EX2F vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Sigma fp L
 Samsung EX2FSigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung EX2F Sigma fp L
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-12-18 2021-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 24-80mm (3.3x) -
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.7 -
Available lenses - 40
Crop factor 4.8 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 294g (0.65 lbs) 427g (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 209 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $478 $2,499