Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST93
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Alternate Name is mju 5010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Revealed April 2011
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST93 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 5010 was brought out 15 months before the ST93 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 5010 grades against the ST93 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 5010 and Samsung ST93. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Samsung ST93
5010 | ST93 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Olympus 5010
ST93 | 5010 | |||
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Revealed | April 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 15 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Samsung ST93
5010 | ST93 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 5010 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST93 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 5010 versus the ST93.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and ST93 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5010 and ST93.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST93 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 5010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 5010 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 5010 | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 5010 | Samsung ST93 |
Also Known as | mju 5010 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-04-20 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $150 | - |