Samsung WB350F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Following is a extended comparison of the Samsung WB350F and Sigma DP1 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty well matched but the WB350F (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB350F was introduced 24 months after the DP1 Merrill which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the WB350F scores versus the DP1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB350F and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB350F features outer measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung WB350F and Sigma DP1 Merrill in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the WB350F and the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and DP1 Merrill is 90 and 82 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and DP1 Merrill.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB350F with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung WB350F will give you extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer WB350F will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.