Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ35W
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Other Name is mju 550WP
(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
- Launched June 2010
- Other Name is WB650
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus 550WP versus Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 550WP was released 17 months before the HZ35W which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 550WP grades vs the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Samsung HZ35W
| 550WP | HZ35W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus 550WP
| HZ35W | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Samsung HZ35W
| 550WP | HZ35W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 550WP provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 550WP versus Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 550WP against the HZ35W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550WP and HZ35W.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung HZ35W to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older 550WP will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus 550WP vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 550WP | Samsung HZ35W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Samsung HZ35W |
| Otherwise known as | mju 550WP | WB650 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 7cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 167 grams (0.37 lb) | 245 grams (0.54 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 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 model | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $399 | $300 |