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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump 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
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung CL80 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The CL80 was unveiled 5 years prior to the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the CL80 scores versus the DP2 Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 CL80 DP2 Quattro 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung CL80

 DP2 Quattro CL80 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 CL80 DP2 Quattro 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Samsung CL80 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the CL80 compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and DP2 Quattro is 95 and 70 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL80 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average (160 grams)
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2 Quattro as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (45mm)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography factors
60
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (160 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
decent MP (20MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Landscape photography factors
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
59
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (45mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Vlogging info
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average (160g)
9
no video recording
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung CL80Sigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung CL80 Sigma DP2 Quattro
Alternate name ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2014-02-13
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 4800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 45mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 gr (0.35 lb) 395 gr (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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 BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $400 $931