Samsung CL80 vs Sigma fp

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung CL80 and Sigma fp, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL80 was released 10 years earlier than the fp and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the CL80 matches up versus the fp in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL80 & Sigma fp. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung CL80 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung CL80 provides outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp has proportions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the CL80 versus the fp.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CL80 and fp is 95 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and fp.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CL80 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older CL80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.