Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung EX2F

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty comparable but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-4030 was manufactured 3 years prior to the EX2F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 & Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 provides 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 EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4030 vs the EX2F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and EX2F.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-4030 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus FE-4030 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.