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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and ST600 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was introduced 12 months before the ST600 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-25 grades against the ST600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung ST600

 FE-25 ST600 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Olympus FE-25

 ST600 FE-25 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.4"Larger display (+1.1")
Display resolution1152k112kSharper display (+1040k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung ST600

 FE-25 ST600 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-25 compared to the ST600.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-25 and ST600 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and ST600.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST600 to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (0)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Sports photography highlights
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography information
Samsung ST600 Travel photography information
61
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
65
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (150g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography factors
27
great max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
44
quite wide (27mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST600 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
30
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (150g)
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung ST600
 Olympus FE-25Samsung ST600
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-25 Samsung ST600
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2768 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO - 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 112k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 150g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 - SLB07
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $15 $330