Samsung CL5 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung CL5 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
- 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
- Announced February 2009
- Also Known as PL10
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Released April 2012
- Earlier Model is Sigma SD1
Samsung CL5 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung CL5 and Sigma SD1 Merrill, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and SD1 Merrill (15MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe CL5 was revealed 4 years before the SD1 Merrill and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the CL5 grades versus the SD1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung CL5 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 & Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
CL5 | SD1 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Samsung CL5
SD1 Merrill | CL5 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | February 2009 | More recent by 38 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
CL5 | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Samsung CL5 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 Merrill has measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).
See the Samsung CL5 and Sigma SD1 Merrill in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the CL5 compared to the SD1 Merrill.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and SD1 Merrill is 95 and 57 respectively.
Samsung CL5 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and SD1 Merrill.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CL5 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will offer greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older CL5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Samsung CL5 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung CL5 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung CL5 | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
Also called as | PL10 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-02-23 | 2012-04-10 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Peak resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 4800 x 3200 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16s | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141 gr (0.31 lb) | 790 gr (1.74 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $391 | $2,339 |