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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
37
Olympus VR-330 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus VR-320
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
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB650
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

The following is a complete review of the Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was announced 8 months after the HZ35W so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the VR-330 matches up versus the HZ35W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Samsung HZ35W

		

		

			
 VR-330 HZ35W 
RevealedFebruary 2011June 2010Newer by 8 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 HZ35W VR-330 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Samsung HZ35W

		

		

			
 VR-330 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ35W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the VR-330 versus the HZ35W.
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and HZ35W.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus VR-330 to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger VR-330 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
33
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
34
 manual focus
 includes face detect focus
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Street photography factors
Samsung HZ35W Street photography factors
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
60
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (245 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography info
47
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
42
 excellent zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
70
 lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
 lighter than competition (245g)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (360mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography highlights
42
 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
43
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging info
32
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (158 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone jack
31
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 lighter than competition (245 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Samsung HZ35W
 Olympus VR-330Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus VR-330 Samsung HZ35W
Otherwise known as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-08 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 ID LI-42B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $220 $300