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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma fp L

Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Superseded the Sigma fp
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma fp L Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sigma fp L, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and fp L (61MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The Galaxy NX was announced 8 years prior to the fp L and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Galaxy NX scores vs the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sigma fp L

 Galaxy NX fp L 
Screen dimension4.8"3.2"Bigger screen (+1.6")

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 fp L Galaxy NX 
RevealedMarch 2021June 2013Fresher by 94 months
Screen resolution2100k922kCrisper screen (+1178k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma fp L

 Galaxy NX fp L 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with outer measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX against the fp L.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and fp L is 82 and 83 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and fp L.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sigma fp L will provide you with more detail with its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older Galaxy NX will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp L Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
89
focusing manually
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Street photography with Sigma fp L
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography information
Sigma fp L Sports photography information
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (440 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography features
Sigma fp L Travel photography features
68
good battery (440 per charge)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
73
weather proofing
features touch focus
resolution is great (61MP)
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
resolution is great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
38
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sigma fp L
 Samsung Galaxy NXSigma fp L
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sigma fp L
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-06-20 2021-03-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Leica L
Number of lenses 32 40
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech HD TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 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
Microphone 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 427 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 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 440 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,300 $2,499