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Olympus 7010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Olympus 7010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus 7010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was introduced 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 7010 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 7010 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus 7010

 Galaxy Camera 4G 7010 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen dimension4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 7010 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 7010 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 7010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7010
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
47
pretty wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7010
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
37
pretty wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Olympus Stylus 7010Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Also called as mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $550