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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and ST90 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was revealed 24 months before the ST90 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-25 grades vs the ST90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung ST90

 FE-25 ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Olympus FE-25

 ST90 FE-25 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung ST90

 FE-25 ST90 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-25 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-25 versus the ST90.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and ST90 is 98 and 99 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-25 and ST90.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST90 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older FE-25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-25
Portrait photography with Samsung ST90
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-25
Street photography with Samsung ST90
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Sports photography information
Samsung ST90 Sports photography information
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST90 Travel photography factors
61
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography advice
27
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST90 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
27
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung ST90
 Olympus FE-25Samsung ST90
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-25 Samsung ST90
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-07 2011-01-19
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2768 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () ()
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 112 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Dimensions 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Time lapse recording
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $15 $150