Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD10
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung CL80 & Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sigma SD10
CL80 | SD10 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | March 2004 | Newer by 71 months |
Display dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.9") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 130k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Samsung CL80 and Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Sigma SD10 | |
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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 |