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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD15

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD15 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise 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
  • Alternate Name is ST5500
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD15 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung CL80 and Sigma SD15, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The CL80 was unveiled within a month of the SD15 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the CL80 matches up versus the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sigma SD15

 CL80 SD15 
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung CL80

 SD15 CL80 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sigma SD15

 CL80 SD15 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL80 has external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has measurements of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the CL80 against the SD15.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and SD15 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and SD15.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CL80 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung CL80 will provide greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography information
Sigma SD15 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography advice
Sigma SD15 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography advice
Sigma SD15 Travel photography advice
60
offers touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
42
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Landscape photography camera
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
9
no video recording
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sigma SD15
 Samsung CL80Sigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung CL80 Sigma SD15
Also Known as ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-02-20
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
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 area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4334 x 3256 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 4800 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
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 file format 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 750 grams (1.65 lbs)
Physical 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 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $1,500