Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX20
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Launched April 2012
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
- Updated by Samsung NX30
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Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Samsung NX20, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-3010 was unveiled 4 years before the NX20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-3010 scores vs the NX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung NX20
| FE-3010 | NX20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Olympus FE-3010
| NX20 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2012 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 39 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung NX20
| FE-3010 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-3010 and the NX20.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and NX20 is 97 and 83 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and NX20.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-3010 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX20 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Samsung NX20 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2012-04-20 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 108 grams (0.24 pounds) | 341 grams (0.75 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $140 | $1,100 |