Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung PL200
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung PL200 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
- Released July 2009
- Also referred to as X-925
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Revealed July 2010
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Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FE-4000 was revealed 12 months before the PL200 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4000 & Samsung PL200. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Samsung PL200
| FE-4000 | PL200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus FE-4000
| PL200 | FE-4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung PL200
| FE-4000 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4000 provides physical 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 PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4000 against the PL200.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and PL200.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung PL200 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4000 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus FE-4000 | Samsung PL200 |
| Also referred to as | X-925 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-07-22 | 2010-07-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | 170 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Battery model | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $130 | $0 |