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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-925
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was brought out 6 months after the SL820 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-4000 matches up against the SL820 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Samsung SL820

 FE-4000 SL820 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus FE-4000

 SL820 FE-4000 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung SL820

 FE-4000 SL820 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4000 enjoys 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) while the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FE-4000 and the SL820.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and SL820.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of images however you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography features
Samsung SL820 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL820 Sports photography factors
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competitors (136g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography information
27
pretty wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
27
decently wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung SL820
 Olympus FE-4000Samsung SL820
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Samsung SL820
Also Known as X-925 IT100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $280