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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as X-925
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
  • Released December 2012
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly well matched but the FE-4000 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The FE-4000 was brought out 4 years before the EX2F which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-4000 matches up versus the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Samsung EX2F

 FE-4000 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus FE-4000

 EX2F FE-4000 
ReleasedDecember 2012July 2009More modern by 41 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung EX2F

 FE-4000 EX2F 
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-4000 versus the EX2F.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and EX2F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The FE-4000 features the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography features
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
Samsung EX2F Street photography information
55
lighter than average in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography features
Samsung EX2F Travel photography features
62
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (294 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging advice
Samsung EX2F Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
71
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (294g)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus FE-4000Samsung EX2F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Samsung EX2F
Also called X-925 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 136g (0.30 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $478