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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB250F 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 WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB250F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was manufactured 5 years before the WB250F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the WB250F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung WB250F

 FE-5010 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus FE-5010

 WB250F FE-5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung WB250F

 FE-5010 WB250F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the WB250F.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and WB250F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and WB250F.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB250F to produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography information
Samsung WB250F Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB250F Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
60
lighter than competition (130g)
environment proof
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (226g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging features
Samsung WB250F Vlogging features
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $250