Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB35F
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
(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
- Introduced January 2014

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB35F Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SP-620 UZ was revealed 24 months earlier than the WB35F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB35F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB35F. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Samsung WB35F
SP-620 UZ | WB35F | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
WB35F | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB35F
SP-620 UZ | WB35F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB35F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the WB35F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and WB35F is 78 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and WB35F.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older SP-620 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Samsung WB35F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Samsung WB35F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 pounds) | 194 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" 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 | 4 x AA | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $199 | $130 |