Samsung SL102 vs Sigma fp

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung SL102 versus Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and fp (25MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SL102 was revealed 11 years earlier than the fp and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SL102 matches up vs the fp for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SL102 and Sigma fp. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL102 offers outer measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check the Samsung SL102 versus Sigma fp in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SL102 and the fp.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL102 and fp is 96 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL102 and fp.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL102 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sigma fp will provide more detail because of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older SL102 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.