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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX5 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp L 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 L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released March 2021
  • Replaced the Sigma fp
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Samsung NX5 versus Sigma fp L, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and fp L (61MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and fp L (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The NX5 was announced 11 years before the fp L which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the NX5 matches up vs the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Sigma fp L

 NX5 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung NX5

 fp L NX5 
ReleasedMarch 2021June 2010More modern by 131 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX5 and Sigma fp L

 NX5 fp L 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX5 enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the NX5 versus the fp L.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and fp L is 80 and 83 respectively.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and fp L.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX5 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma fp L will show extra detail with its extra 46MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged NX5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX5 Portrait photography features
Sigma fp L Portrait photography features
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
89
focusing manually
high MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX5 Street photography advice
Sigma fp L Street photography advice
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX5 Sports photography details
Sigma fp L Sports photography details
52
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
high MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX5
Travel photography with Sigma fp L
63
good battery life (400 shots)
resolution is good (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
73
weather proof
features focus via touch
high MP (61MP)
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX5 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
high MP (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
24
provides face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
38
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung NX5 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX5 and Sigma fp L
 Samsung NX5Sigma fp L
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung NX5 Sigma fp L
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-06-01 2021-03-25
Physical type 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 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 9520 x 6328
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 15 49
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX Leica L
Total lenses 32 40
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lbs) 427 grams (0.94 lbs)
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 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 400 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP1130 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $2,499