Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp L

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp L, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the NX300 (20MP) and fp L (61MP) and the NX300 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The NX300 was introduced 8 years before the fp L and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the NX300 matches up vs the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX300 & Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX300 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX300 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp L in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the NX300 versus the fp L.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX300 and fp L is 86 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX300 and fp L.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX300 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp L will deliver more detail using its extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older NX300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.