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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD9

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(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
Sigma SD9
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sigma SD9

 CL80 SD9 
IntroducedJanuary 2010November 2002Newer by 87 months
Screen sizing3.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.9")
Screen resolution230k130kSharper screen (+100k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Samsung CL80

 SD9 CL80 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sigma SD9

 CL80 SD9 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and SD9 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Sigma SD9
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography info
Sigma SD9 Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (160 grams)
43
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (950g)
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
Sigma SD9 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography information
Sigma SD9 Travel photography information
60
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (160g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
29
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (950 grams)
low resolution sensor (3MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 Landscape photography factors
Sigma SD9 Landscape photography factors
37
big screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
40
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (3 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging details
Sigma SD9 Vlogging details
27
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (160 grams)
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sigma SD9
 Samsung CL80Sigma SD9
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