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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as X-925
Samsung WB30F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Samsung WB30F

 FE-4000 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus FE-4000

 WB30F FE-4000 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung WB30F

 FE-4000 WB30F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography features
Samsung WB30F Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB30F Travel photography advice
62
lighter than competition in class (136g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography features
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging features
Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung WB30F
 Olympus FE-4000Samsung WB30F
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