Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SH100
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20 Overall
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99 Imaging
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25 Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SH100 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
- Released January 2009
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SH100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung SH100
FE-3010 | SH100 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Olympus FE-3010
SH100 | FE-3010 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung SH100
FE-3010 | SH100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
See the Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SH100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Samsung SH100 | |
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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 |