Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty comparable but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The HZ35W was released 20 months before the DP1 Merrill which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the HZ35W matches up versus the DP1 Merrill for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung HZ35W and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ35W has exterior measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has sizing of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HZ35W against the DP1 Merrill.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and DP1 Merrill is 91 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HZ35W and DP1 Merrill.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HZ35W due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older HZ35W will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.