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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
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
  • Announced January 2014
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Samsung WB35F

 SP-610UZ WB35F 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 WB35F SP-610UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB35F

 SP-610UZ WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Samsung WB35F
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Travel photography highlights
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography advice
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging features
Samsung WB35F Vlogging features
26
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Samsung WB35F
 Olympus SP-610UZSamsung WB35F
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