Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.