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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was brought out 24 months before the DV300F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-4030 grades versus the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung DV300F

 FE-4030 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus FE-4030

 DV300F FE-4030 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung DV300F

 FE-4030 DV300F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 features outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung DV300F 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 use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 and the DV300F.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and DV300F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and DV300F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung DV300F to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography information
Samsung DV300F Sports photography information
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus FE-4030Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-4030 Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $200