Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
- Introduced 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 (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced August 2012
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-4030 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-4030 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 3G for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
FE-4030 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus FE-4030
Galaxy Camera 3G | FE-4030 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 32 months | |
Display dimensions | 4.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+2.1") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
FE-4030 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 has physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 against the Galaxy Camera 3G.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 4.8" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) | 305 grams (0.67 lbs) |
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 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $130 | $606 |