Samsung CL5 vs Sigma SD15

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung CL5 and Sigma SD15, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and SD15 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The CL5 was revealed 12 months before the SD15 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the CL5 grades versus the SD15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 & Sigma SD15. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. 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) whilst the Sigma SD15 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Samsung CL5 and Sigma SD15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the CL5 and the SD15.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and SD15 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and SD15.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung CL5 will render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older CL5 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.