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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and SH100 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was launched 24 months earlier than the SH100 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-25 grades against the SH100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung SH100

 FE-25 SH100 

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Olympus FE-25

 SH100 FE-25 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung SH100

 FE-25 SH100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-25 against the SH100.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and SH100 is 98 and 99 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and SH100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung SH100 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography advice
Samsung SH100 Sports photography advice
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
70
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Landscape photography camera
26
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
36
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
Vlogging with Samsung SH100
9
no video
33
good max aperture (f)
touch screen
comes with microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung SH100
 Olympus FE-25Samsung SH100
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-25 Samsung SH100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO - -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () ()
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Time lapse recording
Storage slots One One
Price at release $15 $200