Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST30
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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.
Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-25 & Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-25 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung ST30
FE-25 | ST30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Olympus FE-25
ST30 | FE-25 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 112k | Clearer screen (+348k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung ST30
FE-25 | ST30 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung ST30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and ST30 is 98 and 98 respectively.
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.
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Olympus FE-25 | Samsung ST30 | |
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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 |