Samsung WB350F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Below is a detailed review of the Samsung WB350F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB350F (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very close but the WB350F (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The WB350F was revealed 13 months later than the DP3 Merrill making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the WB350F scores versus the DP3 Merrill in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB350F and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung WB350F Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB350F comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sigma DP3 Merrill has proportions of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung WB350F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the WB350F against the DP3 Merrill.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and DP3 Merrill is 90 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WB350F and DP3 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The WB350F with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung WB350F will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger WB350F provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.