Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp L

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp L, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL202 (10MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SL202 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The SL202 was brought out 13 years before the fp L and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SL202 scores against the fp L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL202 & Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung SL202 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL202 offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SL202 versus the fp L.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL202 and fp L is 94 and 83 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL202 and fp L.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL202 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sigma fp L will offer greater detail having its extra 51MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SL202 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.