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Samsung ST90 vs Sigma fp

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • New Model is Sigma fp L
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Samsung ST90 vs Sigma fp Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung ST90 versus Sigma fp, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The ST90 was introduced 9 years prior to the fp and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ST90 scores against the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sigma fp

 ST90 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Samsung ST90

 fp ST90 
RevealedJuly 2019January 2011More recent by 103 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sigma fp

 ST90 fp 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST90 features external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ST90 against the fp.

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and fp is 99 and 84 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and fp.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST90 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp will render extra detail using its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older ST90 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
85
focusing manually
MP count great (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography info
Sigma fp Street photography info
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma fp as a Sports photography camera
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count great (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST90
Travel photography with Sigma fp
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
78
weather sealing
provides touch to focus
MP count great (25 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma fp as a Landscape photography camera
37
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count great (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging factors
Sigma fp Vlogging factors
27
very good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
37
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung ST90 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sigma fp
 Samsung ST90Sigma fp
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung ST90 Sigma fp
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-19 2019-07-11
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO - 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 422 grams (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $150 $2,050