Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 & Sigma fp. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

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.

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

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.