Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is WB550
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Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-4030 was unveiled 11 months after the HZ15W which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-4030 grades against the HZ15W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 & Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung HZ15W
| FE-4030 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus FE-4030
| HZ15W | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung HZ15W
| FE-4030 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 versus the HZ15W.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and HZ15W is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and HZ15W.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger FE-4030 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung HZ15W |
| Otherwise known as | - | WB550 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2009-02-23 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 146 gr (0.32 pounds) | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $130 | $330 |
