Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Also Known as Wi-Fi

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The FE-4030 was manufactured 4 years before the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-4030 scores vs the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
FE-4030 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus FE-4030
Galaxy Camera | FE-4030 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
FE-4030 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 and the Galaxy Camera.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and Galaxy Camera is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and Galaxy Camera.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Also referred to as | - | Wi-Fi |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 4cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 4.8" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) | 300 grams (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $130 | $450 |