Samsung WB350F vs Sigma DP2 Merrill

The following is a extended analysis of the Samsung WB350F and Sigma DP2 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is pretty comparable but the WB350F (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The WB350F was launched 24 months after the DP2 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WB350F scores versus the DP2 Merrill in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB350F and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB350F features outside dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung WB350F and Sigma DP2 Merrill in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the WB350F compared to the DP2 Merrill.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB350F and DP2 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WB350F and DP2 Merrill.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB350F due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung WB350F will show more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent WB350F will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.