Samsung NX30 vs Sigma fp

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Samsung NX30 vs Sigma fp

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

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Samsung NX30 conclusion.

35mm 858.0mm²
24.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Samsung NX30 advantages over Sigma fp

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/200 vs 1/30 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
21 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Sigma fp advantages over Samsung NX30

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
Bigger pixels
~ 5.98 vs 4.29 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Newer
4 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
24.6 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
18.0 fps vs 8.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
18.0 fps vs 8.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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

Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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

Very good image quality at low to moderately high ISOs; Blazing fast single-shot autofocus; Fast 9fps burst with RAW and JPEG files; Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC; Good build quality; Tilting EVF; Articulating touchscreen monitor; Bundled with Adobe Lightroom 5 software; Excellent value.
Dynamic range not as good as the best APS-C models; Slow buffer clearing even with fast UHS-I cards; Buffer depth with RAW files is underwhelming; Native lens selection is still fairly limited.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Sigma fp, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-E2

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1059
APS-C

Lens selection
Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Samsung NX30 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Sigma fp

Fujifilm X-E2

$1672
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1059
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sigma fp vs Fujifilm X-E2

Compared to Fujifilm X-T1

Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-T1

$899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Samsung NX30 vs Fujifilm X-T1

Sigma fp

Fujifilm X-T1

$1672
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1299
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sigma fp vs Fujifilm X-T1

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Samsung NX30

Fujifilm X-T10

$899
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$599
APS-C

Lens selection
Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Samsung NX30 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Sigma fp

Fujifilm X-T10

$1672
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp vs Fujifilm X-T10

Compared to Sony A7C

Samsung NX30

Sony A7C

$899
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
More telephoto lens reach

$1665
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Samsung NX30 vs Sony A7C

Sigma fp

Sony A7C

$1672
35mm

Less expensive
Thinner

$1665
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma fp vs Sony A7C

Compared to Sigma fp L

Samsung NX30

Sigma fp L

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2499
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX30 vs Sigma fp L

Sigma fp

Sigma fp L

$1672
35mm

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

$2499
35mm

Newer
More pixels

Compare Sigma fp vs Sigma fp L

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