Samsung SL820 vs Sigma fp L

Let's look more closely at the Samsung SL820 versus Sigma fp L, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SL820 (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the SL820 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The SL820 was unveiled 13 years earlier than the fp L and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SL820 matches up against the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL820 & Sigma fp L. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung SL820 Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SL820 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SL820 compared to the fp L.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL820 and fp L is 94 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL820 and fp L.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SL820 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp L will show greater detail having an extra 49MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SL820 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.