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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma fp

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma fp Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX3000 and Sigma fp, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the fp (25MP) is very close but the NX3000 (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The NX3000 was announced 6 years prior to the fp and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX3000 matches up vs the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sigma fp

 NX3000 fp 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung NX3000

 fp NX3000 
ReleasedJuly 2019May 2014Fresher by 62 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k461kCrisper display (+1639k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sigma fp

 NX3000 fp 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX3000 provides outside dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX3000 and the fp.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and fp is 89 and 84 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX3000 and fp.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma fp will provide you with more detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older NX3000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
85
has manual focus
great MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX3000
Street photography with Sigma fp
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (230g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
Sports photography with Sigma fp
56
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (230 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
78
environment proof
supports focus by touch
great MP (25MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp Landscape photography information
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
83
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
great MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
34
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (230 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
37
has touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sigma fp
 Samsung NX3000Sigma fp
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sigma fp
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-05-26 2019-07-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 35 49
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Leica L
Amount of lenses 32 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 461k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 422g (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $897 $2,050