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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7030
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB35F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was introduced 5 years before the WB35F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 7030 grades against the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung WB35F

 7030 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus 7030

 WB35F 7030 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung WB35F

 7030 WB35F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 7030 against the WB35F.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and WB35F.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB35F to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 7030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (194 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography details
Samsung WB35F Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography features
Samsung WB35F Travel photography features
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than average in class (194g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB35F Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (194g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Samsung WB35F
 Olympus Stylus 7030Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Samsung WB35F
Otherwise known as mju 7030 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $179 $130