Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Samsung WB35F

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-810 UZ versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was introduced 3 years before the WB35F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SP-810 UZ matches up versus the WB35F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Samsung WB35F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-810 UZ against the WB35F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and WB35F is 78 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-810 UZ and WB35F.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung WB35F to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SP-810 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.