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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma fp L Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung ST100 and Sigma fp L, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and fp L (61MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST100 was announced 12 years before the fp L and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ST100 grades against the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sigma fp L

 ST100 fp L 
Display dimensions3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung ST100

 fp L ST100 
IntroducedMarch 2021January 2010More recent by 136 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution2100k1152kCrisper display (+948k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sigma fp L

 ST100 fp L 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST100 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ST100 compared to the fp L.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and fp L is 95 and 83 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and fp L.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST100 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sigma fp L will give you greater detail with its extra 47 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
89
focusing manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography advice
Sigma fp L Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
78
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST100
Sports photography with Sigma fp L
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography highlights
Sigma fp L Travel photography highlights
60
provides touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
73
weather proofing
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (61MP)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography information
Sigma fp L Landscape photography information
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is fantastic (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 Vlogging features
Sigma fp L Vlogging features
29
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
38
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung ST100 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sigma fp L
 Samsung ST100Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung ST100 Sigma fp L
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-06 2021-03-25
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 427 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $2,499