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Olympus E-330 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Announced March 2006
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-300
  • Replacement is Olympus E-450
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Olympus E-330 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus E-330 versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and HZ35W (12MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and HZ35W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-330 was brought out 5 years prior to the HZ35W which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-330 matches up vs the HZ35W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Samsung HZ35W

 E-330 HZ35W 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus E-330

 HZ35W E-330 
RevealedJune 2010March 2006More modern by 51 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k215kClearer screen (+399k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Samsung HZ35W

 E-330 HZ35W 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-330 offers exterior dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-330 versus Samsung HZ35W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-330 against the HZ35W.

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and HZ35W is 65 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-330 and HZ35W.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-330 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung HZ35W will provide extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged E-330 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (7MP)
34
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-330
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
60
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (616 grams)
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (7MP)
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography advice
50
lighter than average in class (616g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (7 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (7MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging details
9
can't record video
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus E-330 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus E-330Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus E-330 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as EVOLT E-330 WB650
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2006-03-18 2010-06-16
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3136 x 2352 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 215k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 grams (1.36 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,100 $300