Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ35W
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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-3 & Samsung HZ35W. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-3 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Samsung HZ35W
SH-3 | HZ35W | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher 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 resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Samsung HZ35W
SH-3 | HZ35W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SH-3 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Olympus Stylus SH-3 | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |