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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(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
Samsung ST600
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung ST600

 FE-3010 ST600 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Olympus FE-3010

 ST600 FE-3010 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung ST600

 FE-3010 ST600 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography features
26
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography factors
Samsung ST600 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography details
Samsung ST600 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST600 Travel photography factors
57
weather proofing
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (150 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography info
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography info
32
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST600 Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
30
rather wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (150g)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung ST600
 Olympus FE-3010Samsung ST600
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