• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 270.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung ST200F advantages over Olympus XZ-10

  • Less expensive
    $199 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    270 mm vs 130 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    18 mm vs 34 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    142g vs 221g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Olympus XZ-10 advantages over Samsung ST200F

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.55 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/1.8 vs f/3.1
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony W690

Samsung ST200F
Sony W690
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More dots on screen
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Samsung ST200F vs Sony W690

Olympus XZ-10
Sony W690
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W690

Compared to Fujifilm XF1

Samsung ST200F
Fujifilm XF1
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $460
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Samsung ST200F vs Fujifilm XF1

Olympus XZ-10
Fujifilm XF1
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $460
  • 2/3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Fujifilm XF1

Compared to Canon 130 IS

Samsung ST200F
Canon 130 IS
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Longer exposure

Compare Samsung ST200F vs Canon 130 IS

Olympus XZ-10
Canon 130 IS
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Canon 130 IS

Compared to Samsung WB30F

Samsung ST200F
Samsung WB30F
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Samsung ST200F vs Samsung WB30F

Olympus XZ-10
Samsung WB30F
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Touchscreen
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB30F

Compared to Fujifilm XQ2

Samsung ST200F
Fujifilm XQ2
  • $225
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Samsung ST200F vs Fujifilm XQ2

Olympus XZ-10
Fujifilm XQ2
  • $299
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 2/3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Fujifilm XQ2

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