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Samsung SL720 vs Sigma fp

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Samsung SL720 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
75
Features
79
Overall
76

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL70
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma fp Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Samsung SL720 vs Sigma fp, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SL720 was revealed 11 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SL720 scores against the fp for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sigma fp

 SL720 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung SL720

 fp SL720 
ReleasedJuly 2019July 2009More recent by 121 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sigma fp

 SL720 fp 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL720 offers physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL720 vs Sigma fp in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SL720 vs the fp.

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and fp is 94 and 84 respectively.

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and fp.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL720 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sigma fp will give extra detail because of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SL720 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL720 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
Portrait photography with Sigma fp
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
85
manual focus
amazing resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL720 Street photography advice
Sigma fp Street photography advice
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
77
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL720 Sports photography factors
Sigma fp Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL720 Travel photography advice
Sigma fp Travel photography advice
56
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (168 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
78
weather proofing
provides touch to focus
amazing resolution (25MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL720 Landscape photography features
Sigma fp Landscape photography features
27
decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
amazing resolution (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL720 Vlogging info
Sigma fp Vlogging info
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (168g)
37
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung SL720 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL720 and Sigma fp
 Samsung SL720Sigma fp
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung SL720 Sigma fp
Otherwise known as PL70 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-07-14 2019-07-11
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 422 grams (0.93 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 model SLB-10A BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Retail price $119 $2,050