Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1x

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL80 and Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are available at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

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).

Take a look at the Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP1x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.