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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro H

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Samsung CL80 front
 
Sigma sd Quattro H front
Portability
78
Imaging
73
Features
59
Overall
67

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro H Key Specs

Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as ST5500
Sigma Quattro H
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • n/ag - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2016
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro H Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro H, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the CL80 (14MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the CL80 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) possess different sensor sizes.

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The CL80 was released 7 years earlier than the Quattro H which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the CL80 matches up against the Quattro H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Sigma Quattro H

 CL80 Quattro H 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro H over the Samsung CL80

 Quattro H CL80 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2010More modern by 74 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)

Common features in the Samsung CL80 and Sigma Quattro H

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

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro H Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 enjoys physical 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) and the Sigma Quattro H has specifications of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro H in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the CL80 vs the Quattro H.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro H size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and Quattro H is 95 and 78 respectively.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro H top view buttons comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL80 and Quattro H.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CL80 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sigma Quattro H will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged CL80 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro H sensor size comparison

Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung CL80 Portrait photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
83
focusing manually
great MP (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung CL80 Street photography highlights
Sigma Quattro H Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
70
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
72
great MP (45 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-H)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung CL80 Travel photography advice
Sigma Quattro H Travel photography advice
60
features touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (160g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
weather sealing
great MP (45MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma Quattro H as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
great MP (45MP)
good sensor size (APS-H)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung CL80
Vlogging with Sigma Quattro H
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
26
has face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
missing external mic support
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Samsung CL80 vs Sigma Quattro H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung CL80 and Sigma Quattro H
 Samsung CL80Sigma sd Quattro H
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung CL80 Sigma sd Quattro H
Otherwise known as ST5500 -
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-01-06 2016-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TRUE III
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-H
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 26.6 x 17.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 476.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 45 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4334 x 3256 6200 x 4152
Highest native ISO 4800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.4
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 -
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) -
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 shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $1,134