Samsung NX1 vs Sigma fp L

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung NX1 vs Sigma fp L, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and fp L (61MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was released 7 years prior to the fp L and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the NX1 matches up versus the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1 and Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 enjoys physical dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the NX1 against the fp L.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and fp L is 66 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and fp L.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma fp L will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older NX1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.