Samsung CL5 vs Sigma fp

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung CL5 and Sigma fp, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and fp (25MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and fp (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The CL5 was manufactured 11 years prior to the fp which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the CL5 matches up vs the fp with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL5 & Sigma fp. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the CL5 against the fp.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CL5 and fp is 95 and 84 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CL5 and fp.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CL5 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will resolve extra detail due to its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged CL5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.