Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST6500

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was introduced 24 months before the ST6500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FE-3010 grades against the ST6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 & Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. 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 ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 against the ST6500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and ST6500 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and ST6500.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST6500 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.