Olympus SH-50 vs Samsung HZ35W

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus SH-50 versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was launched 2 years later than the HZ35W and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SH-50 grades against the HZ35W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SH-50 and Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-50 has outer measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SH-50 against the HZ35W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SH-50 and HZ35W is 88 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and HZ35W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SH-50 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.