Samsung NX100 vs Sigma fp L

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung NX100 vs Sigma fp L, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and fp L (61MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX100 was revealed 11 years before the fp L and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX100 matches up against the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX100 and Sigma fp L. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX100 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the NX100 versus the fp L.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and fp L is 88 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and fp L.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp L will give more detail because of its extra 46MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older NX100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.