Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP1x

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP1x, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB35F was introduced 3 years later than the DP1x and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the WB35F scores against the DP1x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB35F and Sigma DP1x. The whole galleries are available at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB35F enjoys outer measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP1x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the WB35F against the DP1x.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and DP1x is 93 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the WB35F and DP1x.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB35F having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB35F will offer more detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern WB35F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.