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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SH100

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SH100 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SH100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung SH100

 FE-3010 SH100 

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Olympus FE-3010

 SH100 FE-3010 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung SH100

 FE-3010 SH100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography details
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography details
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography advice
Samsung SH100 Sports photography advice
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Samsung SH100
57
environment proofing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Samsung SH100
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging details
Samsung SH100 Vlogging details
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung SH100
 Olympus FE-3010Samsung SH100
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-3010 Samsung SH100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4230 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108g (0.24 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $140 $200