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Olympus 7010 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7010
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Olympus 7010 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus 7010 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very well matched but the 7010 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 7010 was manufactured 4 years prior to the EX2F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 7010 scores vs the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Samsung EX2F

 7010 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus 7010

 EX2F 7010 
AnnouncedDecember 2012July 2009Newer by 41 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Samsung EX2F

 7010 EX2F 
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 features outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7010 vs Samsung EX2F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 7010 versus the EX2F.

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and EX2F.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The 7010 features the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more aged 7010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7010
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7010
Street photography with Samsung EX2F
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7010
Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (294g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography information
Samsung EX2F Landscape photography information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
53
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7010
Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
71
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
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Olympus 7010 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus Stylus 7010Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Samsung EX2F
Otherwise known as mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 294g (0.65 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model LI-42B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $478