Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2014

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FE-4030 was brought out 5 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FE-4030 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
FE-4030 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus FE-4030
Galaxy Camera 2 | FE-4030 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 48 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
FE-4030 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4030 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2014-01-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 4.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146g (0.32 pounds) | 283g (0.62 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $130 | $400 |