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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FE-4030 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus FE-4030

 Galaxy Camera FE-4030 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 FE-4030 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography info
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competitors (300g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
25
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
36
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
lighter than competitors (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Olympus FE-4030Samsung Galaxy Camera
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