Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung HZ35W versus Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the HZ35W (12MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the HZ35W (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The HZ35W was manufactured 3 years before the DP3 Merrill which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HZ35W scores vs the DP3 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung HZ35W and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ35W Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung HZ35W comes with external measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Samsung HZ35W versus Sigma DP3 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the HZ35W compared to the DP3 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HZ35W and DP3 Merrill is 91 and 83 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HZ35W and DP3 Merrill.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HZ35W due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP3 Merrill will offer extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged HZ35W is going to be behind in sensor technology.