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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Earlier Model is Sigma fp
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was unveiled 9 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades versus the fp L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sigma fp L

 Galaxy Camera 3G fp L 
Screen size4.8"3.2"Bigger screen (+1.6")

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 fp L Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedMarch 2021August 2012More recent by 104 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution2100k0kSharper screen (+2100k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma fp L

 Galaxy Camera 3G fp L 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the fp L.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and fp L is 90 and 83 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and fp L.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy Camera 3G having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma fp L will offer greater detail having an extra 45MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
89
focusing manually
megapixel count high (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
Sigma fp L Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
73
environment proofing
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count high (61 megapixels)
low battery life (240 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography info
Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
47
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count high (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging advice
Sigma fp L Vlogging advice
36
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
38
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma fp L
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSigma fp L
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sigma fp L
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2012-08-29 2021-03-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 61MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution - 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) -
Available lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 0k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 427g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $606 $2,499