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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp

Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67
Samsung NX300 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX210
  • New Model is Samsung NX500
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Newer Model is Sigma fp L
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung NX300 versus Sigma fp, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the NX300 (20MP) and the fp (25MP) is very comparable but the NX300 (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX300 was launched 6 years prior to the fp which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX300 matches up against the fp with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sigma fp

 NX300 fp 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.3"3.2"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung NX300

 fp NX300 
ReleasedJuly 2019November 2013More modern by 68 months
Display resolution2100k768kCrisper display (+1332k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sigma fp

 NX300 fp 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300 offers physical measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX300 vs the fp.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX300 and fp is 86 and 84 respectively.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300 and fp.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX300 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sigma fp will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX300
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
85
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX300 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX300
Sports photography with Sigma fp
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX300 Travel photography details
Sigma fp Travel photography details
67
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
78
weather proofing
boasts focus by touch
MP count fantastic (25MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300 Landscape photography features
Sigma fp Landscape photography features
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
83
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count fantastic (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300 Vlogging factors
Sigma fp Vlogging factors
33
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
37
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300 and Sigma fp
 Samsung NX300Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX300 Sigma fp
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-24 2019-07-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 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 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 247 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX Leica L
Amount of lenses 32 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 768k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 331g (0.73 lb) 422g (0.93 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 76 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 942 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Style 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $750 $2,050