Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung DV300F
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung DV300F
FE-4030 | DV300F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus FE-4030
DV300F | FE-4030 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung DV300F
FE-4030 | DV300F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung DV300F | |
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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 |