Samsung CL5 vs Sigma DP1x

Lets look much closer at the Samsung CL5 vs Sigma DP1x, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and DP1x (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was revealed 12 months prior to the DP1x and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the CL5 matches up versus the DP1x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 & Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 has got external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the CL5 vs the DP1x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and DP1x is 95 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL5 and DP1x.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL5 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung CL5 will result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older CL5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.