Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD15

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL80 and Sigma SD15. The full galleries are available at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sigma SD15 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Samsung CL80 and Sigma SD15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.