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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST700

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST700 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus FE-25 versus Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was launched 24 months earlier than the ST700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-25 matches up vs the ST700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung ST700

 FE-25 ST700 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Olympus FE-25

 ST700 FE-25 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung ST700

 FE-25 ST700 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-25 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-25 versus Samsung ST700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-25 versus the ST700.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-25 and ST700 is 98 and 99 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-25 and ST700.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung ST700 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography advice
Samsung ST700 Street photography advice
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography details
Samsung ST700 Sports photography details
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
71
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Landscape photography camera
27
great maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST700 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
30
great max aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung ST700
 Olympus FE-25Samsung ST700
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-25 Samsung ST700
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-07 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 3648 x 2768 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () ()
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
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") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $15 $280