Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SH100

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was released 24 months earlier than the SH100 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FE-3010 scores versus the SH100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 & Samsung SH100. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 has got external 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) and the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the SH100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and SH100 is 97 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and SH100.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung SH100 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.