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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma fp

Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66
Samsung NX300M front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Launched July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma fp Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung NX300M vs Sigma fp, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the fp (25MP) is fairly close but the NX300M (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX300M was brought out 7 years prior to the fp and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX300M grades against the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Sigma fp

 NX300M fp 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.3"3.2"Larger display (+0.1")

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung NX300M

 fp NX300M 
LaunchedJuly 2019January 2013More recent by 79 months
Display resolution2100k768kSharper display (+1332k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX300M and Sigma fp

 NX300M fp 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX300M has external measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 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 account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX300M versus the fp.

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma fp size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and fp is 86 and 84 respectively.

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and fp.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX300M because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp will provide you with greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older NX300M will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX300M vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX300M Portrait photography advice
Sigma fp Portrait photography advice
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
85
focusing manually
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX300M
Street photography with Sigma fp
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX300M Sports photography info
Sigma fp Sports photography info
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
Travel photography with Sigma fp
66
comes with touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
78
environment proofing
includes touch to focus
megapixel count great (25MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX300M as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3.3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
83
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
megapixel count great (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX300M Vlogging info
Sigma fp Vlogging info
33
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic socket
37
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung NX300M vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX300M and Sigma fp
 Samsung NX300MSigma fp
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX300M Sigma fp
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-03 2019-07-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 247 49
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Leica L
Number of lenses 32 30
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 768k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 grams (0.73 lbs) 422 grams (0.93 lbs)
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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $699 $2,050