Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L
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![Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-front.jpg)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G & Sigma fp L. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sigma fp L
Galaxy Camera 3G | fp L | |||
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Screen size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+1.6") |
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
fp L | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Launched | March 2021 | ![]() | August 2012 | More recent by 104 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+2100k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sigma fp L
Galaxy Camera 3G | fp L | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-vs-Sigma-fp-L-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-vs-Sigma-fp-L-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-vs-Sigma-fp-L-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-vs-Sigma-fp-L-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sigma fp L Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | Sigma fp L | |
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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 |