Samsung CL5 vs Sigma DP2s

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Samsung CL5 vs Sigma DP2s, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and DP2s (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was unveiled 12 months before the DP2s and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the CL5 grades against the DP2s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 and Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung CL5 vs Sigma DP2s in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the CL5 against the DP2s.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and DP2s is 95 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung CL5 will show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be behind in sensor tech.