Samsung ST95 vs Sigma fp

Below is a complete analysis of the Samsung ST95 vs Sigma fp, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The ST95 was unveiled 9 years prior to the fp and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ST95 matches up vs the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST95 and Sigma fp. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 enjoys physical 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) and the Sigma fp has sizing 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ST95 vs the fp.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and fp is 99 and 84 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST95 and fp.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST95 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sigma fp will give greater detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older ST95 is going to be behind in sensor technology.