Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill
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Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
- Launched January 2014
(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
- Refreshed by Sigma DP2 Merrill
Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung WB35F and Sigma DP1 Merrill, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sigma. The image resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is pretty close but the WB35F (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe WB35F was brought out 24 months after the DP1 Merrill which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the WB35F scores vs the DP1 Merrill in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung WB35F & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung WB35F Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sigma DP1 Merrill
WB35F | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 24 months | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung WB35F
DP1 Merrill | WB35F | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sigma DP1 Merrill
WB35F | DP1 Merrill | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB35F offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sigma DP1 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung WB35F and Sigma DP1 Merrill in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the WB35F versus the DP1 Merrill.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and DP1 Merrill is 93 and 82 respectively.
Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the WB35F and DP1 Merrill.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The WB35F due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung WB35F will render extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer WB35F will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications
Samsung WB35F | Sigma DP1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung WB35F | Sigma DP1 Merrill |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4704 x 3136 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/2.8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | - |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 194g (0.43 lb) | 330g (0.73 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 122 x 67 x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | BP70A | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $1,250 |