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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91 Imaging
34 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB650
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-820UZ versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-820UZ (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-820UZ was launched 2 years after the HZ35W which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-820UZ grades against the HZ35W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Samsung HZ35W

          

          

            
 SP-820UZ HZ35W 
AnnouncedAugust 2012June 2010Newer by 27 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus SP-820UZ

          

          

            
 HZ35W SP-820UZ 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung HZ35W

          

          

            
 SP-820UZ HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-820UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while 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).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-820UZ and the HZ35W.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-820UZ and HZ35W is 69 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-820UZ and HZ35W.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger SP-820UZ is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
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 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 focusing manually
 provides face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Street photography camera
 Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
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 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than competitors (485 grams)
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (245 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography information
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
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 amazing zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 excellent zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
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 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (22mm)
 long zoom (896mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors (485 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 lighter than others (245 grams)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (360mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
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 reasonably wide (22mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 manual mode not available
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging information
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging information
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 reasonably wide (22mm)
 has face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of mic jack
 heavier than competitors (485g)
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 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 lighter than others (245 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic jack
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Olympus SP-820UZ vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-820UZ and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ Samsung HZ35W
Also called - WB650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-896mm (40.7x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 15.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 485 grams (1.07 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") 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 (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $300