Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ50W 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Revealed May 2010
- Also Known as WB5500
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Here is a thorough review of the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung HZ50W, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-4030 was revealed 3 months prior to the HZ50W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FE-4030 scores vs the HZ50W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung HZ50W
| FE-4030 | HZ50W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Olympus FE-4030
| HZ50W | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung HZ50W
| FE-4030 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | May 2010 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 versus the HZ50W.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and HZ50W is 95 and 70 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and HZ50W.
To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung HZ50W |
| Also referred to as | - | WB5500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2010-05-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic 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 | 146g (0.32 lb) | 426g (0.94 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Battery model | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $130 | $250 |
