Samsung SL102 vs Sigma fp L

Below, we are looking at the Samsung SL102 vs Sigma fp L, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SL102 (10MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SL102 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The SL102 was unveiled 13 years before the fp L and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SL102 scores against the fp L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL102 and Sigma fp L. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL102 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL102 features outer dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SL102 vs Sigma fp L in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SL102 versus the fp L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SL102 and fp L is 96 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL102 and fp L.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL102 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma fp L will show greater detail having an extra 51MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SL102 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.