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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sigma DP2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
28
Overall
37

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
Sigma DP2
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released September 2009
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung CL80 versus Sigma DP2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and DP2 (5MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and DP2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The CL80 was announced 4 months later than the DP2 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the CL80 matches up vs the DP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sigma DP2

 CL80 DP2 
Display size3.7"2.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 over the Samsung CL80

 DP2 CL80 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sigma DP2

 CL80 DP2 
ReleasedJanuary 2010September 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Samsung CL80 versus Sigma DP2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the CL80 vs the DP2.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and DP2 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and DP2.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The CL80 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung CL80 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography information
Sigma DP2 Portrait photography information
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (280g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography advice
Sigma DP2 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography features
Sigma DP2 Travel photography features
60
has focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (160g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
low megapixels (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography advice
Sigma DP2 Landscape photography advice
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
48
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (5MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Sigma DP2
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors (160g)
28
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (280 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (320 x 240 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sigma DP2
 Samsung CL80Sigma DP2
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung CL80 Sigma DP2
Also called ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-09-21
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 280 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $649