Samsung SL720 vs Sigma fp
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Samsung SL720 vs Sigma fp Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung SL720 vs Sigma fp Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL720 & Sigma fp. The full galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Sigma fp
SL720 | fp |
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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung SL720
fp | SL720 | |||
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Released | July 2019 | July 2009 | More recent by 121 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1870k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung SL720 and Sigma fp
SL720 | fp | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and fp is 94 and 84 respectively.
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.
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Samsung SL720 vs Sigma fp Specifications
Samsung SL720 | Sigma fp | |
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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 |