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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Additionally referred to as X-925
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was released 5 years earlier than the WB350F which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FE-4000 grades versus the WB350F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Samsung WB350F

 FE-4000 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Olympus FE-4000

 WB350F FE-4000 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009Newer by 54 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung WB350F

 FE-4000 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 offers external measurements 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 WB350F has specifications of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung WB350F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4000 and the WB350F.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4000 and WB350F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4000 and WB350F.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB350F to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FE-4000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
55
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB350F Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
27
rather wide (26mm)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
34
pretty wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung WB350F
 Olympus FE-4000Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-4000 Samsung WB350F
Also Known as X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $260