Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma fp L

Here is a detailed review of the Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma fp L, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the NX3000 (20MP) and fp L (61MP) and the NX3000 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The NX3000 was brought out 7 years earlier than the fp L and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the NX3000 scores vs the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX3000 and Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX3000 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX3000 offers outer measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the NX3000 against the fp L.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX3000 and fp L is 89 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and fp L.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX3000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma fp L will provide more detail having its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older NX3000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.