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Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Samsung SL202 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Announced March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
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Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp L Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Sigma fp L

 SL202 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung SL202

 fp L SL202 
AnnouncedMarch 2021February 2009Fresher by 147 months
Focus manually Very precise 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 L

 SL202 fp L 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

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

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
25
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
89
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL202 Street photography highlights
Sigma fp L Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung SL202
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
Sigma fp L Travel photography details
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
73
environment sealing
has focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
bad battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL202 Landscape photography info
Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
27
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
megapixel count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL202 Vlogging information
Sigma fp L Vlogging information
27
really wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
38
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung SL202 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL202 and Sigma fp L
 Samsung SL202Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung SL202 Sigma fp L
Also called as PL50 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-02-17 2021-03-25
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 427 grams (0.94 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 All around 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 life - 240 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch price $140 $2,499