Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX300M
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
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- 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
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Introduced January 2013
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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX300M, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-3010 was introduced 5 years earlier than the NX300M and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the NX300M with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung NX300M
| FE-3010 | NX300M |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Olympus FE-3010
| NX300M | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
| Screen resolution | 768k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+538k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung NX300M
| FE-3010 | NX300M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX300M in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 and the NX300M.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and NX300M is 97 and 86 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and NX300M.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-3010 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX300M will resolve extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Samsung NX300M | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus FE-3010 | Samsung NX300M |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2013-01-03 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 768k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 108 grams (0.24 lbs) | 331 grams (0.73 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| 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 life | - | 330 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $140 | $699 |
