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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST30 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 ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-25 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is relatively similar but the FE-25 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-25 was launched 24 months earlier than the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-25 matches up versus the ST30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung ST30

 FE-25 ST30 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Olympus FE-25

 ST30 FE-25 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kClearer screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung ST30

 FE-25 ST30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-25 against the ST30.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and ST30 is 98 and 98 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and ST30.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FE-25 features the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The older FE-25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Street photography camera
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
54
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST30 Sports photography factors
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST30 Travel photography factors
61
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
65
lighter than competition in class (87g)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Landscape photography camera
27
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST30 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (87g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung ST30
 Olympus FE-25Samsung ST30
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-25 Samsung ST30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 3648 x 2768 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () ()
Focal length multiplier 5.9 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 112k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 87g (0.19 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" 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 shooting
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $15 $55