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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase 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
  • Also Known as ST5500
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Launched March 2004
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD9
  • Replacement is Sigma SD14
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung CL80 and Sigma SD10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The CL80 was launched 5 years after the SD10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the CL80 grades versus the SD10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sigma SD10

 CL80 SD10 
LaunchedJanuary 2010March 2004Newer by 71 months
Display dimensions3.7"1.8"Larger display (+1.9")
Display resolution230k130kSharper display (+100k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Samsung CL80

 SD10 CL80 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sigma SD10

 CL80 SD10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sigma SD10 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the CL80 vs the SD10.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and SD10 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL80 and SD10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CL80 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung CL80 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher CL80 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung CL80
Street photography with Sigma SD10
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than others (950g)
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography info
Sigma SD10 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD10 Travel photography factors
60
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (160g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
29
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
Landscape photography with Sigma SD10
37
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
41
manual focus
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Sigma SD10
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sigma SD10
 Samsung CL80Sigma SD10
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung CL80 Sigma SD10
Alternative name ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2010-01-06 2004-03-19
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 2268 x 1512
Maximum native ISO 4800 800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 130 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/6000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 950 gr (2.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $198