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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was announced 14 months after the HZ35W making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-11 scores versus the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Samsung HZ35W

 SZ-11 HZ35W 
AnnouncedJuly 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus SZ-11

 HZ35W SZ-11 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung HZ35W

 SZ-11 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 has outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-11 vs the HZ35W.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and HZ35W is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and HZ35W.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-11 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger SZ-11 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
focusing manually
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography information
65
lighter than others in class (226g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (200 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others in class (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus SZ-11Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SZ-11 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-07-27 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $253 $300