Samsung SH100 vs Sigma fp
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Samsung SH100 vs Sigma fp Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Replacement is Sigma fp L

Samsung SH100 vs Sigma fp Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung SH100 and Sigma fp, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SH100 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the SH100 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The SH100 was brought out 9 years earlier than the fp and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SH100 matches up vs the fp in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung SH100 vs Sigma fp Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SH100 & Sigma fp. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SH100 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sigma fp
SH100 | fp |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung SH100
fp | SH100 | |||
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Introduced | July 2019 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 103 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1870k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sigma fp
SH100 | fp | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Samsung SH100 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung SH100 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).
Compare the Samsung SH100 and Sigma fp in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SH100 compared to the fp.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH100 and fp is 99 and 84 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH100 and fp.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SH100 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will render greater detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SH100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SH100 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Samsung SH100 vs Sigma fp Specifications
Samsung SH100 | Sigma fp | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung SH100 | Sigma fp |
Type | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-01-04 | 2019-07-11 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4230 x 3240 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 6 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens focal range | () | - |
Total lenses | - | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 422g (0.93 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 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 model | - | BP-51 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 wec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $2,050 |