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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2s

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sigma DP2s front
Portability
86
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2s Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Sigma DP2s
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Superseded the Sigma DP2
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2x
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2s Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2s, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The CL80 was revealed at a similar time to the DP2s which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the CL80 scores vs the DP2s for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sigma DP2s

 CL80 DP2s 
Screen sizing3.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2s over the Samsung CL80

 DP2s CL80 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sigma DP2s

 CL80 DP2s 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2s Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 has 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) whilst the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the CL80 compared to the DP2s.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2s size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and DP2s is 95 and 86 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2s top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2s Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and DP2s.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CL80 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung CL80 will result in more detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2s sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2s Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography factors
Sigma DP2s Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (280 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP2s as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2s Travel photography advice
60
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition in class (280g)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
low MP (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2s
37
very good size screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
48
you can focus manually
good max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging advice
Sigma DP2s Vlogging advice
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
28
good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (280g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma DP2s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sigma DP2s
 Samsung CL80Sigma DP2s
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung CL80 Sigma DP2s
Also Known as ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface 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 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 41mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 280 gr (0.62 lb)
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
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $400 $940