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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung DV300F, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was introduced 4 years before the DV300F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FE-3010 scores vs the DV300F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung DV300F

 FE-3010 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus FE-3010

 DV300F FE-3010 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung DV300F

 FE-3010 DV300F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the DV300F.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and DV300F is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and DV300F.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
26
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography features
Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography features
Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
57
weather proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition (133g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography features
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus FE-3010Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Samsung DV300F
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2012-01-02
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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
Battery ID - BP88
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $140 $200