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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was brought out 24 months earlier than the ST95 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-3010 grades against the ST95 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung ST95

 FE-3010 ST95 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Olympus FE-3010

 ST95 FE-3010 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung ST95

 FE-3010 ST95 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 has 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) and the Samsung ST95 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST95 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-3010 versus the ST95.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and ST95 is 97 and 99 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and ST95.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST95 to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography information
26
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Samsung ST95
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Samsung ST95
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Samsung ST95
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung ST95
 Olympus FE-3010Samsung ST95
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Samsung ST95
Class 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 64 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 gr (0.24 pounds) -
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 shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $140 $145