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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
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 SZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 3 years before the WB35F and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SZ-10 grades versus the WB35F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Samsung WB35F

 SZ-10 WB35F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus SZ-10

 WB35F SZ-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2011Fresher by 35 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung WB35F

 SZ-10 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-10 versus Samsung WB35F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-10 against the WB35F.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and WB35F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and WB35F.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB35F to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SZ-10 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography info
Samsung WB35F Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography details
Samsung WB35F Sports photography details
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than others in class (194 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography highlights
40
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB35F as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (194g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Samsung WB35F
 Olympus SZ-10Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-10 Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
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, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $130