Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Launched January 2012
- Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
- Alternate Name is WB650

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SP-620 UZ was announced 20 months after the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ matches up vs the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Samsung HZ35W
SP-620 UZ | HZ35W | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
HZ35W | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung HZ35W
SP-620 UZ | HZ35W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the HZ35W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and HZ35W is 78 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and HZ35W.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SP-620 UZ provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Samsung HZ35W |
Also referred to as | - | WB650 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435g (0.96 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 4 x AA | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $199 | $300 |