Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma fp L

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Samsung NX3000 vs Sigma fp L

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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

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Differences

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Sigma fp L

Less expensive
$529 vs $2499 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

370 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 NX3000

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 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
2100k vs 461k 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 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 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
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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
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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We haven’t finished our review of the Samsung NX3000, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp L, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Samsung NX3000

Fujifilm X-M1

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$993
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Sigma fp L

Fujifilm X-M1

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$993
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sigma fp L vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Sony A6000

Samsung NX3000

Sony A6000

$950
APS-C

Slow-motion videos

$548
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Sony A6000

Sigma fp L

Sony A6000

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$548
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sigma fp L vs Sony A6000

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M3

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$700
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Canon EOS M3

Sigma fp L

Canon EOS M3

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sigma fp L vs Canon EOS M3

Compared to Sigma fp

Samsung NX3000

Sigma fp

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$1699
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Samsung NX3000 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 NX3000

Sony A7C

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
More telephoto lens reach

$1648
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Samsung NX3000 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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