Olympus 7040 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 7040
(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
- Introduced June 2010
- Also Known as WB650
Olympus 7040 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus 7040 and Samsung HZ35W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 7040 was manufactured 5 months prior to the HZ35W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 7040 matches up versus the HZ35W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 7040 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Samsung HZ35W
7040 | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus 7040
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Samsung HZ35W
7040 | HZ35W | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | June 2010 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus 7040 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 features external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 7040 and Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 7040 versus the HZ35W.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 7040 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and HZ35W.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus 7040 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
Olympus 7040 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7040 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Samsung HZ35W |
Alternate name | mju 7040 | WB650 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144g (0.32 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" 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 model | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $299 | $300 |