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Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Samsung HZ35W front
 
Sigma DP2 Merrill front
Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
33
Overall
46

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
Sigma DP2 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 50mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Older Model is Sigma DP1 Merrill
  • Successor is Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The HZ35W was announced 20 months before the DP2 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HZ35W matches up versus the DP2 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sigma DP2 Merrill

 HZ35W DP2 Merrill 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Samsung HZ35W

 DP2 Merrill HZ35W 
LaunchedFebruary 2012June 2010Fresher by 20 months
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)

Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sigma DP2 Merrill

 HZ35W DP2 Merrill 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ35W provides physical dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HZ35W against the DP2 Merrill.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2 Merrill size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HZ35W and DP2 Merrill is 91 and 83 respectively.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2 Merrill top view buttons comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HZ35W and DP2 Merrill.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The HZ35W using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sigma DP2 Merrill will give you extra detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older HZ35W is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
34
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
Street photography with Sigma DP2 Merrill
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
Sigma DP2 Merrill Sports photography info
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Travel photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
54
megapixel count good (15MP)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
Sigma DP2 Merrill Landscape photography details
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
55
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (50mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
Sigma DP2 Merrill Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
22
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung HZ35W and Sigma DP2 Merrill
 Samsung HZ35WSigma DP2 Merrill
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung HZ35W Sigma DP2 Merrill
Also referred to as WB650 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 24 x 16mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 384.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4704 x 3136
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 50mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 614k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640x480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-11A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $931