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Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD15

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Samsung WB35F front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD15 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 SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Older Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD15 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung WB35F and Sigma SD15, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the WB35F (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the WB35F (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The WB35F was introduced 3 years later than the SD15 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the WB35F matches up against the SD15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Sigma SD15

 WB35F SD15 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung WB35F

 SD15 WB35F 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB35F and Sigma SD15

 WB35F SD15 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB35F offers external dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the WB35F compared to the SD15.

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the WB35F and SD15 is 93 and 59 respectively.

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the WB35F and SD15.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The WB35F with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung WB35F will offer you greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher WB35F should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Portrait photography camera
37
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB35F Sports photography details
Sigma SD15 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB35F Travel photography factors
Sigma SD15 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competitors in class (194g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
42
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low MP (5MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
Sigma SD15 Landscape photography details
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sigma SA mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (5MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB35F
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (194 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
9
can't record video
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Samsung WB35F vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB35F and Sigma SD15
 Samsung WB35FSigma SD15
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung WB35F Sigma SD15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2014-01-07 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 -
Total lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 194g (0.43 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" 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 -
Self timer - Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $1,500