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Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2x 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 DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Older Model is Sigma DP2s
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Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sigma. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The WB35F was released 2 years later than the DP2x and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WB35F grades vs the DP2x for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sigma DP2x

 WB35F DP2x 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2011Fresher by 36 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Samsung WB35F

 DP2x WB35F 

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sigma DP2x

 WB35F DP2x 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung WB35F enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB35F vs the DP2x.

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and DP2x is 93 and 86 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WB35F and DP2x.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The WB35F because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung WB35F will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent WB35F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography details
37
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F Street photography info
Sigma DP2x Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
68
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (280 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography details
Sigma DP2x Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (41mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
Sigma DP2x Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than others in class (280g)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB35F
Landscape photography with Sigma DP2x
43
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (41mm)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
Vlogging with Sigma DP2x
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
28
good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (280g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sigma DP2x
 Samsung WB35FSigma DP2x
General Information
Company Samsung Sigma
Model Samsung WB35F Sigma DP2x
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 41mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
Flash options - Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
External flash
Auto exposure 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 720 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 280g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP70A -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $699