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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung ST90
(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 ST90 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-3010 versus Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was announced 24 months earlier than the ST90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-3010 scores vs the ST90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung ST90

 FE-3010 ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Olympus FE-3010

 ST90 FE-3010 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung ST90

 FE-3010 ST90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 has external measurements 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 ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Samsung ST90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 vs the ST90.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and ST90 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and ST90.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST90 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Samsung ST90
26
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography details
Samsung ST90 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST90 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography details
Samsung ST90 Travel photography details
57
weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography details
32
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST90 Vlogging advice
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung ST90
 Olympus FE-3010Samsung ST90
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-3010 Samsung ST90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-07 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 64 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lbs) -
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 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $140 $150