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Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sigma DP1 Merrill front
Portability
82
Imaging
56
Features
30
Overall
45

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Key Specs

Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 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
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
  • Refreshed by Sigma DP2 Merrill
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sigma DP1 Merrill

 WB35F DP1 Merrill 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 24 months
Screen dimension2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 Merrill over the Samsung WB35F

 DP1 Merrill WB35F 
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sigma DP1 Merrill

 WB35F DP1 Merrill 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography highlights
Sigma DP1 Merrill Portrait photography highlights
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
has manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography info
Sigma DP1 Merrill Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography info
Sigma DP1 Merrill Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
Sigma DP1 Merrill Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competition (194g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
decent MP (15MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
Sigma DP1 Merrill Landscape photography features
43
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (")
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB35F Vlogging information
Sigma DP1 Merrill Vlogging information
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP1 Merrill Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sigma DP1 Merrill
 Samsung WB35FSigma DP1 Merrill
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