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Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp L 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp L Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung SL30 and Sigma fp L, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SL30 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL30 was unveiled 13 years prior to the fp L which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SL30 grades vs the fp L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Sigma fp L

 SL30 fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung SL30

 fp L SL30 
RevealedMarch 2021February 2009Newer by 147 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Sigma fp L

 SL30 fp L 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SL30 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SL30 vs the fp L.

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and fp L is 95 and 83 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL30 and fp L.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SL30 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sigma fp L will produce more detail having an extra 51MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SL30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SL30 Portrait photography factors
Sigma fp L Portrait photography factors
25
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
89
focusing manually
great resolution (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung SL30
Street photography with Sigma fp L
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
78
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography information
Sigma fp L Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great resolution (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
weather proof
includes touch to focus
great resolution (61 megapixels)
not so great battery (240 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma fp L Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
great resolution (61 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 Vlogging features
Sigma fp L Vlogging features
25
includes face detect focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
38
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung SL30 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Sigma fp L
 Samsung SL30Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung SL30 Sigma fp L
Other name ES15 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 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 surface area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
White balance 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 file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 427 grams (0.94 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Cost at launch $93 $2,499