Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma fp L

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Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma fp L

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APS-C 369.7mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX1000 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the NX1000.

35mm 864.0mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Sigma fp L Review.
See real-world photos taken with the fp L.

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Differences

Samsung NX1000 advantages over Sigma fp L

Less expensive
$700 vs $2499 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

320 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/180 vs 1/15 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots

Sigma fp L advantages over Samsung NX1000

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
4 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
61.0 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

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Read our Sigma fp L Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Samsung NX1000

Sony NEX-3N

$414
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

$449
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Sony NEX-3N

Sigma fp L

Sony NEX-3N

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX1100

$414
APS-C

$450
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung NX1100

Sigma fp L

Samsung NX1100

$2499
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sigma fp L vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Sony A5000

Samsung NX1000

Sony A5000

$414
APS-C

Higher-res screen
Hot shoe

$298
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A5000

Sigma fp L

Sony A5000

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$298
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A5000

Compared to Sigma fp

Samsung NX1000

Sigma fp

$414
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher max flash sync

$1699
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

$2499
35mm

More pixels
Has anti-aliasing filter

$1699
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sigma fp

Compared to Sony A7C

Samsung NX1000

Sony A7C

$414
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Thinner

$1648
35mm

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX1000 vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp L

Sony A7C

$2499
35mm

Thinner
More dots on screen

$1648
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A7C

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