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Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as ES15
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
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Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung SL30 and Sigma fp, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and fp (25MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SL30 was announced 11 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SL30 matches up versus the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sigma fp

 SL30 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung SL30

 fp SL30 
IntroducedJuly 2019February 2009Fresher by 126 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sigma fp

 SL30 fp 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL30 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SL30 vs the fp.

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and fp is 95 and 84 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL30 and fp.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL30 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma fp will offer you greater detail with its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SL30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography factors
Sigma fp Portrait photography factors
25
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
85
you can focus manually
high MP (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography highlights
Sigma fp Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
high MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography details
Sigma fp Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
weather proofing
provides focus by touch
high MP (25 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
83
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
high MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging details
Sigma fp Vlogging details
25
features face detection focusing
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
37
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sigma fp
 Samsung SL30Sigma fp
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung SL30 Sigma fp
Also called as ES15 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 422 grams (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" 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 model - BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $93 $2,050