Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
- 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
- Launched July 2011
- Older Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
(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
- Introduced June 2010
- Alternate Name is WB650

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SP-810 UZ was unveiled 14 months after the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SP-810 UZ scores vs the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Samsung HZ35W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Samsung HZ35W
SP-810 UZ | HZ35W | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
HZ35W | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung HZ35W
SP-810 UZ | HZ35W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the HZ35W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and HZ35W is 78 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-810 UZ and HZ35W.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SP-810 UZ to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger SP-810 UZ will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus SP-810 UZ | Samsung HZ35W |
Also called | - | WB650 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-07-27 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-864mm (36.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.7 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" 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 | Li-50B | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $280 | $300 |