Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL202 and Sigma fp. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL202 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.