Samsung CL5 vs Sigma SD14

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung CL5 and Sigma SD14, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and SD14 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The CL5 was launched 2 years after the SD14 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the CL5 matches up versus the SD14 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 and Sigma SD14. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 provides outside 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) and the Sigma SD14 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Examine the Samsung CL5 and Sigma SD14 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the CL5 compared to the SD14.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and SD14 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and SD14.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CL5 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung CL5 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger CL5 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.