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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
30

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ10W 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 referred to as X-925
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was revealed 3 months after the HZ10W and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-4000 matches up against the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Samsung HZ10W

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus FE-4000

		

		

			
 HZ10W FE-4000 
Focus manually  More exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung HZ10W

		

		

			
 FE-4000 HZ10W 
IntroducedJuly 2009May 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 versus the HZ10W.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and HZ10W.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus FE-4000 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.
	
			Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography highlights
21
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
31
 manual focus
 has face detection focusing
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Samsung HZ10W
55
 lighter than competitors (136 grams)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
52
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 more heavy than others (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography details
17
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
26
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography factors
62
 lighter than competitors (136g)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
54
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than others (249g)
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
28
 decently wide (26mm)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
35
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
28
 decently wide (26mm)
 lighter than competitors (136g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing external mic socket
28
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external microphone jack
 more heavy than others (249g)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus FE-4000Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-4000 Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as X-925 WB500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2009-05-14
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
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), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $300