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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as X-925
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was launched 3 years before the DV300F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-4000 matches up against the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Samsung DV300F

 FE-4000 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus FE-4000

 DV300F FE-4000 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 29 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung DV300F

 FE-4000 DV300F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4000 versus Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the DV300F.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and DV300F.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4000
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
62
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others (133 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
28
really wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus FE-4000Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Samsung DV300F
Also called as X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - BP88
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $200