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Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sigma DP2 Quattro front
Portability
70
Imaging
63
Features
38
Overall
53

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sigma DP2 Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • No Video
  • 45mm (F2.8) lens
  • 395g - 161 x 67 x 82mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sigma DP2 Quattro

 WB35F DP2 Quattro 

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Quattro over the Samsung WB35F

 DP2 Quattro WB35F 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sigma DP2 Quattro

 WB35F DP2 Quattro 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro size comparison

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

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
Portrait photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
37
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography factors
Sigma DP2 Quattro Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography highlights
Sigma DP2 Quattro Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (45mm)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography info
Sigma DP2 Quattro Travel photography info
70
lighter than competitors (194g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2 Quattro
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
59
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (45mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
Vlogging with Sigma DP2 Quattro
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2 Quattro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sigma DP2 Quattro
 Samsung WB35FSigma DP2 Quattro
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB35F Sigma DP2 Quattro
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TRUE III engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5424 x 3616
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 45mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/2.8
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 395g (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 161 x 67 x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2")
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 BP-51
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $931