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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
69
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-600 UZ versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was unveiled 4 months earlier than the HZ35W so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-600 UZ matches up against the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Samsung HZ35W

 SP-600 UZ HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 HZ35W SP-600 UZ 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung HZ35W

 SP-600 UZ HZ35W 
LaunchedFebruary 2010June 2010Similar age
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-600 UZ provides outer measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has measurements 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 ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-600 UZ vs the HZ35W.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-600 UZ and HZ35W is 69 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-600 UZ and HZ35W.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
36
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography information
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
31
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
29
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging features
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging features
20
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus SP-600 UZSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-600 UZ Samsung HZ35W
Other name - WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 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 455 grams (1.00 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") 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 (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $189 $300