Samsung NX20 vs Sigma fp L

Following is a thorough overview of the Samsung NX20 and Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and fp L (61MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The NX20 was revealed 10 years prior to the fp L which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX20 matches up against the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX20 & Sigma fp L. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX20 offers physical measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX20 and Sigma fp L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the NX20 and the fp L.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and fp L is 83 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and fp L.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX20 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma fp L will provide you with more detail because of its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged NX20 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.