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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Older Model is Samsung NX10
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX20
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max 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  • Superseded the Sigma fp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 NX11 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung NX11 and Sigma fp L, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and fp L (61MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The NX11 was launched 11 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NX11 matches up against the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sigma fp L

 NX11 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung NX11

 fp L NX11 
RevealedMarch 2021December 2010More recent by 124 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k614kClearer display (+1486k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sigma fp L

 NX11 fp L 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 has external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX11 and Sigma fp L in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX11 versus the fp L.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and fp L is 80 and 83 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and fp L.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX11 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sigma fp L will offer more detail utilizing its extra 46MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older NX11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
89
you can focus manually
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography information
Sigma fp L Street photography information
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (499g)
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
52
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent MP (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery life (400 shots)
decent megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (499g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
73
weather sealing
includes touch focus
excellent MP (61MP)
low battery pack (240 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Landscape photography camera
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
excellent MP (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging details
Sigma fp L Vlogging details
24
features face detection autofocus
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
38
touch screen
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX11 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sigma fp L
 Samsung NX11Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX11 Sigma fp L
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-12-28 2021-03-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 15MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 15 49
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX Leica L
Available lenses 32 40
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 614 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
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 speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lbs) 427 grams (0.94 lbs)
Physical 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 rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 240 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $626 $2,499