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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus XZ-10 versus Samsung WB35F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was announced 11 months earlier than the WB35F and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the XZ-10 scores against the WB35F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Samsung WB35F

 XZ-10 WB35F 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus XZ-10

 WB35F XZ-10 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung WB35F

 XZ-10 WB35F 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-10 versus Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the XZ-10 and the WB35F.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and WB35F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and WB35F.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB35F to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged XZ-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
45
you can focus manually
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
36
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB35F Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB35F Travel photography advice
60
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging details
Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
35
rather wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung WB35F
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-50B BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $428 $130