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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sigma SD1 front
Portability
77
Imaging
55
Features
43
Overall
50

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD1 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push 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
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
Sigma SD1
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 146 x 113 x 80mm
  • Introduced September 2010
  • New Model is Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD1 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively close but the CL80 (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The CL80 was released 8 months before the SD1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the CL80 grades versus the SD1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sigma SD1

 CL80 SD1 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 over the Samsung CL80

 SD1 CL80 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2010Newer by 8 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sigma SD1

 CL80 SD1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 features physical 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) and the Sigma SD1 has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the CL80 and the SD1.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and SD1 is 95 and 77 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and SD1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL80 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sigma SD1 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD1 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD1 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography details
Sigma SD1 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (160g)
62
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD1 Sports photography highlights
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
56
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD1 Travel photography advice
60
boasts touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (160g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
big screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
61
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
Sigma SD1 Vlogging information
27
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (160 grams)
9
can't record video
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sigma SD1
 Samsung CL80Sigma SD1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung CL80 Sigma SD1
Other name ST5500 -
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-09-21
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 4800 x 3200
Maximum native ISO 4800 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 2
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) -
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1")
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
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $2,339