Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1s

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL80 and Sigma DP1s. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sigma DP1s Gallery.

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).

See the Samsung CL80 and Sigma DP1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.