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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD10
  • New Model is Sigma SD15
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung CL80 and Sigma SD14, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL80 was released 3 years after the SD14 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the CL80 scores vs the SD14 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sigma SD14

 CL80 SD14 
ReleasedJanuary 2010September 2006Newer by 40 months
Screen dimension3.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution230k150kSharper screen (+80k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Samsung CL80

 SD14 CL80 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sigma SD14

 CL80 SD14 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung CL80 offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the CL80 versus the SD14.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and SD14 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and SD14.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL80 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung CL80 will show more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern CL80 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Sigma SD14
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography information
Sigma SD14 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (160g)
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
Sigma SD14 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography factors
Sigma SD14 Travel photography factors
60
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
Sigma SD14 Landscape photography info
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD14 Vlogging highlights
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (160g)
9
can't record video
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sigma SD14
 Samsung CL80Sigma SD14
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung CL80 Sigma SD14
Also called as ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-01-06 2006-09-26
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4334 x 3256 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 4800 800
Max boosted ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 150 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 750 gr (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots One One
Launch cost $400 $198