Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB35F
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Released January 2011
- Old Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
- Announced January 2014

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB35F Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SP-610UZ was unveiled 4 years before the WB35F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ & Samsung WB35F. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung WB35F
SP-610UZ | WB35F | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus SP-610UZ
WB35F | SP-610UZ | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 36 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB35F
SP-610UZ | WB35F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys external measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB35F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-610UZ against the WB35F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and WB35F is 79 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-610UZ and WB35F.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB35F to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Samsung WB35F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SP-610UZ | Samsung WB35F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-616mm (22.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.7 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 405 gr (0.89 lb) | 194 gr (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $299 | $130 |