Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB35F
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched January 2012
(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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Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ-12 was unveiled 24 months prior to the WB35F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ-12 matches up vs the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Samsung WB35F
| SZ-12 | WB35F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus SZ-12
| WB35F | SZ-12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 24 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung WB35F
| SZ-12 | WB35F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has sizing 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 ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-12 vs the WB35F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and WB35F is 89 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and WB35F.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB35F to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications
| Olympus SZ-12 | Samsung WB35F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus SZ-12 | Samsung WB35F |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2014-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 226g (0.50 lbs) | 194g (0.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" 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 | 220 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $350 | $130 |