Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB210
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Released July 2011
Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB210 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-5010 was unveiled 3 years before the WB210 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the WB210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB210 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung WB210. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung WB210
FE-5010 | WB210 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 1k | Crisper display (+229k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus FE-5010
WB210 | FE-5010 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 30 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung WB210
FE-5010 | WB210 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung WB210 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the WB210.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and WB210 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and WB210.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB210 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Samsung WB210 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Samsung WB210 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2011-07-19 |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
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 | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | microSC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $279 |