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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung NX1100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-5010 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the NX1100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the NX1100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung NX1100

 FE-5010 NX1100 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Olympus FE-5010

 NX1100 FE-5010 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2009More modern by 51 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung NX1100

 FE-5010 NX1100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 versus the NX1100.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and NX1100 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and NX1100.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-5010 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX1100 will produce greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Samsung NX1100
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography details
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography details
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
55
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
34
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung NX1100
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung NX1100
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-5010 Samsung NX1100
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-07 2013-04-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B BC1030
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $600