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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5000
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched 12 months prior to the TL240 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-3010 grades against the TL240 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Samsung TL240

 FE-3010 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Olympus FE-3010

 TL240 FE-3010 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung TL240

 FE-3010 TL240 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Samsung TL240 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 versus the TL240.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and TL240 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and TL240.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung TL240 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography features
26
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
Samsung TL240 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography factors
Samsung TL240 Travel photography factors
57
weather proofing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
60
has touch focus
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Landscape photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (160g)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Samsung TL240
 Olympus FE-3010Samsung TL240
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-3010 Samsung TL240
Also referred to as - ST5000
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $140 $171