Samsung CL5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung CL5 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The CL5 was released 6 years prior to the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CL5 grades against the DP2 Quattro with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL5 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung CL5 features external 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 DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the CL5 against the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and DP2 Quattro is 95 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CL5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.