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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1x

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sigma DP1x front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
27
Overall
37

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1x Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
Sigma DP1x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 28mm (F4.0) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Replaced the Sigma DP1s
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1x Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1x, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The CL80 was unveiled around the same time to the DP1x which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the CL80 matches up against the DP1x when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sigma DP1x

 CL80 DP1x 
Screen dimension3.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1x over the Samsung CL80

 DP1x CL80 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sigma DP1x

 CL80 DP1x 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 provides physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CL80 and the DP1x.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1x size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and DP1x is 95 and 88 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1x top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and DP1x.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CL80 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung CL80 will provide more detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1x sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1x Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography details
Sigma DP1x Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (160g)
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (250 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1x as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography information
Sigma DP1x Travel photography information
60
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
lighter than competition (250g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (5MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1x
37
lovely big screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP1x as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others (160 grams)
25
lighter than competition (250 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sigma DP1x
 Samsung CL80Sigma DP1x
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung CL80 Sigma DP1x
Other name ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
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 14MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4334 x 3256 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/4.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $400 $574