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Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Later Model is Sigma fp L
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Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and fp (25MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL202 was released 11 years prior to the fp which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SL202 scores vs the fp for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sigma fp

 SL202 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung SL202

 fp SL202 
AnnouncedJuly 2019February 2009Newer by 126 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL202 and Sigma fp

 SL202 fp 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SL202 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SL202 compared to the fp.

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL202 and fp is 94 and 84 respectively.

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL202 and fp.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SL202 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma fp will render greater detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SL202 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
25
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
85
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
Sigma fp as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL202 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
excellent megapixels (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
78
weather proofing
features focus via touch
excellent megapixels (25MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
Landscape photography with Sigma fp
27
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
37
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sigma fp
 Samsung SL202Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung SL202 Sigma fp
Otherwise known as PL50 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-17 2019-07-11
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 422 gr (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 SLB-10A BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $140 $2,050