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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Olympus FE-25 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST93 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released April 2011
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-25 (10MP) and ST93 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-25 was brought out 3 years before the ST93 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FE-25 matches up against the ST93 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Samsung ST93

 FE-25 ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Olympus FE-25

 ST93 FE-25 
ReleasedApril 2011January 2009Newer by 27 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kSharper display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-25 and Samsung ST93

 FE-25 ST93 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-25 has external dimensions 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 ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-25 against the ST93.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-25 and ST93 is 98 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-25 and ST93.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST93 to give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FE-25 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Street photography advice
Samsung ST93 Street photography advice
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-25 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
61
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
70
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography information
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography information
26
fast max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-25 Vlogging features
Samsung ST93 Vlogging features
9
no video
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Olympus FE-25 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-25 and Samsung ST93
 Olympus FE-25Samsung ST93
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-25 Samsung ST93
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2011-04-20
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2768 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () ()
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 112k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 110g (0.24 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 Single Single
Cost at launch $15 -