Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma fp

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 & Sigma fp. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX3000 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

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.

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

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.