Samsung ST150F vs Sigma fp L

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung ST150F vs Sigma fp L, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The ST150F was manufactured 9 years earlier than the fp L which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ST150F scores against the fp L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST150F & Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST150F enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has proportions 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST150F vs the fp L.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and fp L is 96 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and fp L.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST150F because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sigma fp L will produce more detail due to its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged ST150F will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.