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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus VG-110 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ35W, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the VG-110 (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The VG-110 was manufactured 8 months later than the HZ35W and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VG-110 scores vs the HZ35W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Samsung HZ35W

 VG-110 HZ35W 
ReleasedFebruary 2011June 2010More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus VG-110

 HZ35W VG-110 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VG-110 and Samsung HZ35W

 VG-110 HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VG-110 has got outer dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ35W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the VG-110 versus the HZ35W.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the VG-110 and HZ35W is 97 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and HZ35W.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger VG-110 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-110 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography information
24
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (170 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (170 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
63
lighter than average in class (245g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-110 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
27
pretty wide (27mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (170 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VG-110
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
28
pretty wide (27mm)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Olympus VG-110 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-110 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus VG-110Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VG-110 Samsung HZ35W
Alternative name - WB650
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-08 2010-06-16
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash modes 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105g (0.23 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 170 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $300