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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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 4G
(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
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

The following is a complete review of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was introduced 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-4030 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FE-4030 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus FE-4030

 Galaxy Camera 4G FE-4030 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2010Newer by 32 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 FE-4030 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor 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") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
32
really wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Olympus FE-4030Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type 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 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 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 -
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
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 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $130 $550