Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL30 & Sigma fp. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SL30 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

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.

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

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.