Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST700

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was released 24 months prior to the ST700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-3010 matches up against the ST700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 & Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 features outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung ST700 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-3010 against the ST700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and ST700 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and ST700.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung ST700 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.