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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung NX5 versus Sigma fp, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and fp (25MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The NX5 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the fp which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX5 scores against the fp for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sigma fp

 NX5 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung NX5

 fp NX5 
RevealedJuly 2019June 2010Newer by 110 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sigma fp

 NX5 fp 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX5 has outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NX5 vs the fp.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and fp is 80 and 84 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX5 and fp.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will give you extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography features
Sigma fp Portrait photography features
73
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
85
manual focus
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX5
Street photography with Sigma fp
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
77
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
excellent resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX5 Travel photography details
Sigma fp Travel photography details
63
better than average battery (400 shots)
good MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
78
weather proofing
comes with touch to focus
excellent resolution (25MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography factors
Sigma fp Landscape photography factors
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp Vlogging highlights
24
features face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (499g)
37
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sigma fp
 Samsung NX5Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX5 Sigma fp
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-06-01 2019-07-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3056 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 15 49
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Leica L
Total lenses 32 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499 gr (1.10 pounds) 422 gr (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 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 400 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $499 $2,050