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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung WB210
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung WB210

 FE-5010 WB210 
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus FE-5010

 WB210 FE-5010 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung WB210

 FE-5010 WB210 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Portrait photography camera
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography advice
Samsung WB210 Street photography advice
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others (130g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography information
Samsung WB210 Travel photography information
60
lighter than others (130g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (174g)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging information
Samsung WB210 Vlogging information
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (130g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung WB210
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung WB210
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
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