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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-935
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB210, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was revealed 24 months before the WB210 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the WB210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung WB210

 FE-5020 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kSharper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus FE-5020

 WB210 FE-5020 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2009Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung WB210

 FE-5020 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5020 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-5020 vs the WB210.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and WB210.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB210 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Samsung WB210
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Street photography camera
60
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (137g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average in class (174g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
24
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB210 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average in class (174 grams)
offers touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
Landscape photography with Samsung WB210
31
pretty wide (24mm)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB210 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (174g)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung WB210
 Olympus FE-5020Samsung WB210
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Samsung WB210
Otherwise known as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 137g (0.30 lbs) 174g (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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