Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs
(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
- Announced June 2010
- Alternative Name is WB650
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 75mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Succeeded the Sigma DP2 Merrill
Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
HZ35W | DP3 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Samsung HZ35W
DP3 Merrill | HZ35W | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | June 2010 | More modern by 31 months | |
Display resolution | 920k | 614k | Crisper display (+306k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung HZ35W and Sigma DP3 Merrill
HZ35W | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung HZ35W vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications
Samsung HZ35W | Sigma DP3 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung HZ35W | Sigma DP3 Merrill |
Also referred to as | WB650 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4704 x 3136 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 75mm (1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 lbs) | 330g (0.73 lbs) |
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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $300 | $1,353 |