Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp L
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX210
- Later Model is Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Introduced March 2021
- Earlier Model is Sigma fp
Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp L Overview
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp L Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Sigma fp L
NX300 | fp L | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.3" | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung NX300
fp L | NX300 | |||
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Introduced | March 2021 | November 2013 | More recent by 89 months | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 768k | Sharper screen (+1332k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX300 and Sigma fp L
NX300 | fp L | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung NX300 vs Sigma fp L Specifications
Samsung NX300 | Sigma fp L | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung NX300 | Sigma fp L |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-11-24 | 2021-03-25 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIMe IV | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 61 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 9520 x 6328 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 247 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | Leica L |
Total lenses | 32 | 40 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 768 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 331g (0.73 pounds) | 427g (0.94 pounds) |
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 rating | 76 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 942 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 240 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | BP-51 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $750 | $2,499 |