Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB30F
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB30F 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
- Launched July 2009
- Also Known as X-925
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched January 2013

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FE-4000 was revealed 4 years prior to the WB30F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-4000 grades against the WB30F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Samsung WB30F
FE-4000 | WB30F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus FE-4000
WB30F | FE-4000 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung WB30F
FE-4000 | WB30F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 provides outside 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 WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB30F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 against the WB30F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and WB30F.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The older FE-4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus FE-4000 | Samsung WB30F |
Otherwise known as | X-925 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2013-01-07 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $130 | $180 |