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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST65

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-3010 was introduced 24 months prior to the ST65 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FE-3010 scores versus the ST65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung ST65

 FE-3010 ST65 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Olympus FE-3010

 ST65 FE-3010 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung ST65

 FE-3010 ST65 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 has got external dimensions 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 ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-3010 versus Samsung ST65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-3010 and the ST65.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and ST65 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and ST65.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST65 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Samsung ST65
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography details
Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
57
environment proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography factors
32
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST65 Vlogging advice
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
27
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung ST65
 Olympus FE-3010Samsung ST65
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Samsung ST65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-07 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108g (0.24 lb) -
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $140 $130