Samsung NX210 vs Sigma fp L

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung NX210 and Sigma fp L, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the NX210 (20MP) and fp L (61MP) and the NX210 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The NX210 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the fp L which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the NX210 grades against the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX210 and Sigma fp L. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX210 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX210 provides external dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX210 and Sigma fp L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the NX210 compared to the fp L.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and fp L is 90 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX210 and fp L.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX210 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp L will provide you with more detail having an extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged NX210 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.