Samsung ST600 vs Sigma fp L

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung ST600 and Sigma fp L, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and fp L (61MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST600 was unveiled 12 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ST600 matches up vs the fp L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST600 and Sigma fp L. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST600 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST600 and Sigma fp L in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ST600 and the fp L.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and fp L is 95 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and fp L.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST600 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp L will resolve greater detail having an extra 47 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older ST600 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.