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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro front
Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5500
Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Released February 2016
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung CL80 versus Sigma Quattro, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The CL80 was introduced 7 years before the Quattro and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the CL80 matches up versus the Quattro for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sigma Quattro

 CL80 Quattro 
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Samsung CL80

 Quattro CL80 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2010Fresher by 74 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sigma Quattro

 CL80 Quattro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Samsung CL80 versus Sigma Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the CL80 vs the Quattro.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the CL80 and Quattro is 95 and 63 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and Quattro.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CL80 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sigma Quattro will give extra detail using its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older CL80 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
Portrait photography with Sigma Quattro
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
81
focusing manually
amazing MP (29 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography info
Sigma Quattro Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (625g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 Sports photography information
Sigma Quattro Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
70
amazing MP (29MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography information
Sigma Quattro Travel photography information
60
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
weather proof
amazing MP (29MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (625 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro as a Landscape photography camera
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
amazing MP (29MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung CL80 Vlogging info
Sigma Quattro Vlogging info
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
22
features face detection focusing
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (625g)
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sigma Quattro
 Samsung CL80Sigma sd Quattro
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung CL80 Sigma sd Quattro
Also Known as ST5500 -
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2016-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 29MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4334 x 3256 5424 x 3616
Maximum native ISO 4800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 -
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 625g (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-11A BP-61
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $400 $738