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Samsung NX500 vs Sigma fp

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Superseded the Samsung NX300
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
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Samsung NX500 vs Sigma fp Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung NX500 and Sigma fp, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the NX500 (28MP) and the fp (25MP) is pretty comparable but the NX500 (APS-C) and fp (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The NX500 was brought out 5 years before the fp which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX500 grades vs the fp with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sigma fp

 NX500 fp 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung NX500

 fp NX500 
AnnouncedJuly 2019February 2015Newer by 53 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1036kClearer screen (+1064k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sigma fp

 NX500 fp 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX500 enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX500 and Sigma fp in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX500 and the fp.

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and fp is 87 and 84 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and fp.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX500 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX500 will produce more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged NX500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 Portrait photography details
Sigma fp Portrait photography details
80
you can focus manually
great MP (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
85
manual focus
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 Street photography factors
Sigma fp Street photography factors
81
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
77
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography features
Sigma fp Sports photography features
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
great MP (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count high (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp as a Travel photography camera
78
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
great MP (28 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
78
weather sealing
supports focus by touch
MP count high (25MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX500
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
great MP (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
83
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
MP count high (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
37
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung NX500 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Sigma fp
 Samsung NX500Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung NX500 Sigma fp
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-06 2019-07-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6480 x 4320 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 209 49
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX Leica L
Number of lenses 32 30
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,036k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch 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 distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287 grams (0.63 lb) 422 grams (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1379 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $800 $2,050