Sigma fp L vs Samsung NX300

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sigma fp L and the Samsung NX300, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sigma fp L was introduced in March 2021 and Samsung NX300 was introduced in November 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sigma fp L over Samsung NX300.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung NX300 over Sigma fp L.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sigma fp L has a 3.15" Fixed screen with 2,100k dot resolution and Samsung NX300 has a 3.3" Tilting screen with 768k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Samsung NX300 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached on Sigma fp L.

Sigma fp L features a 61 megapixel Full Frame BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 864 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 6 - 102,400 in boosted mode. Samsung NX300 features a 20.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600.

Sigma fp L has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

Sensor size chart

	Sensor	Dimensions	Area	Aspect Ratio	Crop Factor
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Sigma fp L can take pictures up to 9520 x 6328 resolution. Samsung NX300 is equipped with DRIMe IV processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5472 x 3080, 5472 x 3080, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 3648 x 3648, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2640 x 2640, 2688 x 1512, 2000 x 2000, 1728 x 1152, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 1024 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Lens Mount

Sigma fp L has Leica L lens mount and Samsung NX300 has Samsung NX lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor in Sigma fp L its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length. Due to APS-C sensor in Samsung NX300 its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Sigma fp L it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Samsung NX300 nothing can be done. On Samsung NX300 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sigma fp L nothing can be done.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Samsung NX300) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC on Samsung NX300

Samsung NX300 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Sigma fp L has a Micro HDMI and Samsung NX300 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sigma fp L comes with BP-51 battery pack with battery life of 240 shots and Samsung NX300 comes with BP1130 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots.

External Storage Slots

Sigma fp L has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slot. Samsung NX300 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Sigma fp L has Electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Sigma fp L, and up to 1/6000 sec on Samsung NX300. Sigma fp L can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Samsung NX300 can shoot continuously up to 8.6 fps.

Focusing

Sigma fp L has 49 focusing points and Samsung NX300 has 247 focusing points. Sigma fp L has detection range from -5 to +18 EV.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Sigma fp L ranges from -5 to +18 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Sigma fp L and ±3 EV range on Samsung NX300. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sigma fp L and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Samsung NX300.

Flash

Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/15 sec on Sigma fp L and 1/180 sec on Samsung NX300.

Sigma fp L body has dimensions of 113 x 70 x 45 mm (4.45 x 2.76 x 1.77") and Samsung NX300 body has dimensions of 122 x 64 x 41 mm (4.8 x 2.52 x 1.61"). Sigma fp L weighs 427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz) and Samsung NX300 weighs 331 g (0.73 lb / 11.68 oz).

Sigma fp L

Samsung NX300

113 mm

70 mm

122 mm

64 mm

70 mm

64 mm

45 mm

41 mm