Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD9
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30 Overall
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54 Imaging
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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
- Other Name is ST5500
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Introduced November 2002
- Newer Model is Sigma SD10
Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD9 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung CL80 versus Sigma SD9, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe CL80 was released 7 years after the SD9 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the CL80 matches up versus the SD9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL80 & Sigma SD9. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sigma SD9
CL80 | SD9 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | November 2002 | Newer by 87 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.7" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.9") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 130k | Sharper screen (+100k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung CL80
SD9 | CL80 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sigma SD9
CL80 | SD9 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
If you are planning 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 SD9 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).
See the Samsung CL80 versus Sigma SD9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the CL80 and the SD9.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and SD9 is 95 and 54 respectively.
Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CL80 and SD9.
Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CL80 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung CL80 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer CL80 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Samsung CL80 | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung CL80 | Sigma SD9 |
Otherwise known as | ST5500 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2002-11-26 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 3 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4334 x 3256 | 2268 x 1512 |
Highest native ISO | 4800 | 400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.7 inches | 1.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 130k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/6000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) | 950 gr (2.09 pounds) |
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 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $400 | $3,001 |