Samsung CL5 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill
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Samsung CL5 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
- 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL10
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
- Launched February 2012
- Later Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Samsung CL5 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Samsung CL5 and Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and DP1 Merrill (15MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe CL5 was released 3 years before the DP1 Merrill which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the CL5 scores vs the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung CL5 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sigma DP1 Merrill
CL5 | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung CL5
DP1 Merrill | CL5 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sigma DP1 Merrill
CL5 | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung CL5 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung CL5 and Sigma DP1 Merrill in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the CL5 compared to the DP1 Merrill.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and DP1 Merrill is 95 and 82 respectively.
Samsung CL5 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and DP1 Merrill.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Samsung CL5 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung CL5 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Sigma DP1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung CL5 | Sigma DP1 Merrill |
Alternative name | PL10 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-23 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4704 x 3136 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.5-4.5 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | - |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 seconds | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141 grams (0.31 lbs) | 330 grams (0.73 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $391 | $1,250 |