Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung EX2F
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Samsung EX2F
FE-4000 | EX2F | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus FE-4000
EX2F | FE-4000 | |||
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Released | December 2012 | July 2009 | More modern by 41 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Look at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Samsung EX2F | |
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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 |