Samsung CL5 vs Sigma SD10
95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
24
54 Imaging
39 Features
27 Overall
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Samsung CL5 vs Sigma SD10 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
- Released February 2009
- Additionally referred to as PL10
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Launched March 2004
- Superseded the Sigma SD9
- Later Model is Sigma SD14
Samsung CL5 vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung CL5 versus Sigma SD10, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and SD10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe CL5 was released 5 years after the SD10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CL5 scores against the SD10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung CL5 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL5 and Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Sigma SD10
CL5 | SD10 | |||
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Launched | February 2009 | March 2004 | More modern by 61 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.9") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 130k | Clearer display (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung CL5
SD10 | CL5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Samsung CL5 and Sigma SD10
CL5 | SD10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Samsung CL5 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL5 has physical dimensions 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 SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
See the Samsung CL5 versus Sigma SD10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the CL5 vs the SD10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and SD10 is 95 and 54 respectively.
Samsung CL5 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and SD10.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CL5 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung CL5 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern CL5 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Samsung CL5 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Samsung CL5 | Sigma SD10 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sigma |
Model | Samsung CL5 | Sigma SD10 |
Also referred to as | PL10 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2009-02-23 | 2004-03-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 2268 x 1512 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-4.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 1.8" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 130 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141 gr (0.31 lbs) | 950 gr (2.09 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $391 | $198 |