Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800
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![Olympus FE-5010 front Olympus FE-5010 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-5010/Olympus-FE-5010-front.jpg)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Announced September 2011
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The FE-5010 was released 3 years earlier than the MV800 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-5010 scores vs the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung MV800
FE-5010 | MV800 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus FE-5010
MV800 | FE-5010 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 32 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung MV800
FE-5010 | MV800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung MV800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the MV800.
![Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-5010-vs-Samsung-MV800-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and MV800 is 96 and 97 respectively.
![Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-5010-vs-Samsung-MV800-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and MV800.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung MV800 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
![Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-5010-vs-Samsung-MV800-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-5010-vs-Samsung-MV800-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Samsung MV800 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30/15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery ID | LI-42B | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | Micro SD |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $130 | $499 |