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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 FE-4030 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Olympus FE-4030

 Galaxy Camera 3G FE-4030 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 32 months
Display dimensions4.8"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 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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 3G
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography information
35
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
33
relatively wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
47
pretty wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
37
pretty wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Olympus FE-4030Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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