Samsung ST80 vs Sigma fp

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung ST80 vs Sigma fp, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The ST80 was revealed 10 years prior to the fp which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ST80 scores against the fp in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST80 and Sigma fp. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST80 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ST80 versus the fp.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST80 and fp is 96 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST80 and fp.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST80 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will offer extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.