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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Samsung WB35F

 SP-620 UZ WB35F 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 WB35F SP-620 UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB35F

 SP-620 UZ WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
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MP count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography advice
Samsung WB35F Street photography advice
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography details
Samsung WB35F Sports photography details
48
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Travel photography with Samsung WB35F
61
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging details
Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
31
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung WB35F
 Olympus SP-620 UZSamsung WB35F
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