Samsung CL5 vs Sigma SD9

Following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung CL5 versus Sigma SD9, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and SD9 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL5 was brought out 6 years after the SD9 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the CL5 matches up vs the SD9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL5 and Sigma SD9. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung CL5 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Check out the Samsung CL5 versus Sigma SD9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the CL5 compared to the SD9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL5 and SD9 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CL5 and SD9.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The CL5 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung CL5 will deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer CL5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.