Samsung ST100 vs Sigma fp

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST100 versus Sigma fp, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST100 was revealed 10 years earlier than the fp and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ST100 grades versus the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST100 & Sigma fp. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 has external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and 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).

See the Samsung ST100 versus Sigma fp in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ST100 and the fp.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and fp is 95 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and fp.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST100 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma fp will provide greater detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older ST100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.