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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Olympus VH-410 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2012
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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB650
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus VH-410 versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the VH-410 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VH-410 was launched 2 years after the HZ35W which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the VH-410 matches up versus the HZ35W for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Samsung HZ35W

 VH-410 HZ35W 
LaunchedAugust 2012June 2010Newer by 27 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus VH-410

 HZ35W VH-410 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung HZ35W

 VH-410 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus VH-410 has outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Olympus VH-410 versus Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the VH-410 vs the HZ35W.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VH-410 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VH-410 and HZ35W.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus VH-410 to render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer VH-410 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography advice
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
focusing manually
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Street photography details
Samsung HZ35W Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VH-410 Travel photography features
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography features
68
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ35W
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VH-410 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus VH-410Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus VH-410 Samsung HZ35W
Also called as - WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-21 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 152 gr (0.34 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 LI-50B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $186 $300