Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST600
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST600 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FE-3010 was announced 12 months before the ST600 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the ST600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung ST600
FE-3010 | ST600 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Olympus FE-3010
ST600 | FE-3010 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+922k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung ST600
FE-3010 | ST600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the ST600.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and ST600 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and ST600.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST600 to result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Samsung ST600 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,152k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 108 gr (0.24 lbs) | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery model | - | SLB07 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $140 | $330 |