Samsung WB35F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung WB35F and Sigma DP3 Merrill, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the WB35F (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is very well matched but the WB35F (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The WB35F was launched 13 months later than the DP3 Merrill making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the WB35F grades versus the DP3 Merrill when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung WB35F & Sigma DP3 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung WB35F Gallery & Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung WB35F comes with outer dimensions 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 DP3 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

See the Samsung WB35F and Sigma DP3 Merrill in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the WB35F against the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WB35F and DP3 Merrill is 93 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB35F and DP3 Merrill.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The WB35F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung WB35F will give greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern WB35F provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.