Samsung CL5 vs Sigma SD1

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung CL5 and Sigma SD1, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and SD1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The CL5 was brought out 19 months prior to the SD1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the CL5 grades vs the SD1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Samsung CL5 and Sigma SD1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the CL5 compared to the SD1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and SD1 is 95 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and SD1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CL5 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sigma SD1 will provide more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged CL5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.