Samsung ST100 vs Sigma fp L

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 and Sigma fp L. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung ST100 and Sigma fp L in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.