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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-925
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was revealed 5 months later than the HZ15W which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FE-4000 matches up versus the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Samsung HZ15W

 FE-4000 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus FE-4000

 HZ15W FE-4000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung HZ15W

 FE-4000 HZ15W 
AnnouncedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FE-4000 and the HZ15W.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and HZ15W.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
31
focusing manually
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
Samsung HZ15W Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography info
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography info
61
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
27
fairly wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung HZ15W
 Olympus FE-4000Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as X-925 WB550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.70 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 249g (0.55 lbs)
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 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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $330