Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro
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![Samsung CL80 front Samsung CL80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-CL80/Samsung-CL80-front.jpg)
![Sigma DP2 Quattro front Sigma DP2 Quattro front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sigma-DP2-Quattro/Sigma-DP2-Quattro-front.jpg)
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Key Specs
(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
(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.
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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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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 & Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sigma DP2 Quattro
CL80 | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Display sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung CL80
DP2 Quattro | CL80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 49 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sigma DP2 Quattro
CL80 | DP2 Quattro | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-CL80-vs-Sigma-DP2-Quattro-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-CL80-vs-Sigma-DP2-Quattro-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-CL80-vs-Sigma-DP2-Quattro-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-CL80-vs-Sigma-DP2-Quattro-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Sigma DP2 Quattro | |
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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 |