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Samsung WB350F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2014
Sigma DP1 Merrill
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F2.8) lens
  • 330g - 122 x 67 x 64mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replacement is Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Samsung WB350F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 WB350F DP1 Merrill 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months
Screen size3""Bigger screen (+3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung WB350F

 DP1 Merrill WB350F 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 WB350F DP1 Merrill 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

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

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Samsung WB350F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
Portrait photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography factors
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (276 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography factors
Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography factors
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F Travel photography advice
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others (276g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
good MP (15 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
Landscape photography with Sigma DP1 Merrill
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small ( inches)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F Vlogging details
Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (276g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
22
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung WB350F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Samsung WB350FSigma DP1 Merrill
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB350F Sigma DP1 Merrill
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TRUE II engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4704 x 3136
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch -
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 276g (0.61 lbs) 330g (0.73 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC -
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $260 $1,250