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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma fp

Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX20 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX11
  • New Model is Samsung NX30
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma fp Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung NX20 versus Sigma fp, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the fp (25MP) is pretty well matched but the NX20 (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The NX20 was launched 8 years prior to the fp which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the NX20 scores versus the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sigma fp

 NX20 fp 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung NX20

 fp NX20 
AnnouncedJuly 2019April 2012Newer by 87 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k614kClearer screen (+1486k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sigma fp

 NX20 fp 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the NX20 against the fp.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and fp is 83 and 84 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and fp.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX20 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sigma fp will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged NX20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX20 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX20 Portrait photography info
Sigma fp Portrait photography info
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX20 Street photography factors
Sigma fp Street photography factors
77
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (341g)
no image stabilization
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX20 Sports photography info
Sigma fp Sports photography info
61
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count high (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX20
Travel photography with Sigma fp
77
lighter than competitors in class (341g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse function
78
weather proof
supports focus by touch
megapixel count high (25MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX20 Landscape photography advice
Sigma fp Landscape photography advice
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count high (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (341 grams)
no image stabilization
37
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung NX20 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sigma fp
 Samsung NX20Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX20 Sigma fp
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-04-20 2019-07-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 15 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Leica L
Total lenses 32 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lbs) 422 gr (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,100 $2,050