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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replaced the Olympus SH-2
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was introduced 5 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SH-3 scores against the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Samsung HZ35W

 SH-3 HZ35W 
IntroducedFebruary 2016June 2010Fresher by 69 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus SH-3

 HZ35W SH-3 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution614k460kCrisper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Samsung HZ35W

 SH-3 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-3 has got exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SH-3 and the HZ35W.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-3 and HZ35W is 88 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-3 and HZ35W.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SH-3 to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SH-3 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
44
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
34
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
has touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography features
55
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-08 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271 gr (0.60 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" 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 life 380 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $579 $300