Samsung CL80 vs Sigma fp L

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung CL80 vs Sigma fp L, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and fp L (61MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL80 was launched 12 years earlier than the fp L which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the CL80 matches up versus the fp L in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung CL80 and Sigma fp L. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung CL80 comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the CL80 versus the fp L.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and fp L is 95 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and fp L.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL80 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp L will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 47 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged CL80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.