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Samsung ST150F vs Sigma fp L

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
82
Features
80
Overall
81

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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Samsung ST150F vs Sigma fp L Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sigma fp L

 ST150F fp L 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Samsung ST150F

 fp L ST150F 
LaunchedMarch 2021January 2013Newer by 99 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sigma fp L

 ST150F fp L 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma fp L size comparison

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

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography information
Sigma fp L Portrait photography information
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
89
has manual focus
MP count high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography info
Sigma fp L Street photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
78
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count high (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
Sigma fp L as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
73
weather sealing
provides focus by touch
MP count high (61 megapixels)
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography info
Sigma fp L Landscape photography info
39
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
MP count high (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
Sigma fp L Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (25mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
38
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung ST150F vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sigma fp L
 Samsung ST150FSigma fp L
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung ST150F Sigma fp L
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-07 2021-03-25
Physical type Compact 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 16 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 9520 x 6328
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Total lenses - 40
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 gr (0.25 lb) 427 gr (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-51
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $2,499