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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX11
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
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Older Model is Sigma fp
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Here is a complete review of the Samsung NX10 versus Sigma fp L, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and fp L (61MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The NX10 was released 12 years earlier than the fp L and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX10 grades vs the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sigma fp L

 NX10 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung NX10

 fp L NX10 
IntroducedMarch 2021April 2010Fresher by 133 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k614kSharper screen (+1486k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sigma fp L

 NX10 fp L 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX10 has got physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the NX10 and the fp L.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and fp L is 80 and 83 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and fp L.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp L will give more detail as a result of its extra 46 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older NX10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma fp L Portrait photography highlights
73
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
89
focusing manually
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography information
Sigma fp L Street photography information
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (499 grams)
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX10
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
52
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography advice
Sigma fp L Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
environment sealing
comes with touch to focus
MP count fantastic (61 megapixels)
bad battery pack (240 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
MP count fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
24
includes face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average (499g)
38
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX10 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sigma fp L
 Samsung NX10Sigma fp L
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX10 Sigma fp L
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-04-07 2021-03-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 15 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Leica L
Amount of lenses 32 40
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 614 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lb) 427 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $626 $2,499