Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST6500
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is mju 5010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST6500 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus 5010 versus Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe 5010 was revealed 12 months before the ST6500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 5010 grades vs the ST6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST6500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Samsung ST6500
5010 | ST6500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Olympus 5010
ST6500 | 5010 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Samsung ST6500
5010 | ST6500 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 5010 versus Samsung ST6500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 5010 vs the ST6500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5010 and ST6500.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST6500 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Samsung ST6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus 5010 | Samsung ST6500 |
Also called | mju 5010 | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 7cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $150 | - |