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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1s

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sigma DP1s front
Portability
90
Imaging
44
Features
30
Overall
38

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1s Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5500
Sigma DP1s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 109 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Succeeded the Sigma DP1
  • Replacement is Sigma DP1x
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1s Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung CL80 and Sigma DP1s, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The CL80 was manufactured 4 months after the DP1s so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the CL80 scores versus the DP1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sigma DP1s

 CL80 DP1s 
Screen dimensions3.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1s over the Samsung CL80

 DP1s CL80 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sigma DP1s

 CL80 DP1s 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010October 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1s Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 has physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sigma DP1s has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the CL80 compared to the DP1s.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1s size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and DP1s is 95 and 90 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1s top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1s Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and DP1s.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL80 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung CL80 will deliver more detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1s sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1s
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography info
Sigma DP1s Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (160g)
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (270g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1s as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
decent sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
Sigma DP1s Travel photography info
60
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
lighter than others (270 grams)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1s
37
big screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
44
manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
low max ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Sigma DP1s
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
9
can't record video
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sigma DP1s
 Samsung CL80Sigma DP1s
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung CL80 Sigma DP1s
Also referred to as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-10-02
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 4800 800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 270 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 109 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $0