Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is fairly well matched but the WB35F (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The WB35F was brought out within a month of the DP2 Quattro so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WB35F matches up against the DP2 Quattro in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung WB35F and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are available at Samsung WB35F Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB35F features outside dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the WB35F and the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and DP2 Quattro is 93 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB35F and DP2 Quattro.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The WB35F because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.