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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus FE-4000 versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was introduced 4 years prior to the DV150F which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-4000 scores vs the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Samsung DV150F

 FE-4000 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Olympus FE-4000

 DV150F FE-4000 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 42 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung DV150F

 FE-4000 DV150F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Samsung DV150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-4000 against the DV150F.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and DV150F.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung DV150F to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4000
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography features
Samsung DV150F Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography features
Samsung DV150F Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
62
lighter than others in class (136g)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
28
rather wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (136g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung DV150F
 Olympus FE-4000Samsung DV150F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Samsung DV150F
Also Known as X-925 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $150