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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung MV800 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 MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-4030 was launched 20 months earlier than the MV800 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FE-4030 grades versus the MV800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung MV800

 FE-4030 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus FE-4030

 MV800 FE-4030 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung MV800

 FE-4030 MV800 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4030 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung MV800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4030 and the MV800.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and MV800.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung MV800 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography factors
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography info
Samsung MV800 Sports photography info
35
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography information
Samsung MV800 Travel photography information
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
43
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging advice
Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
34
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung MV800
 Olympus FE-4030Samsung MV800
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-4030 Samsung MV800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 grams (0.32 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
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
Battery model - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Micro SD
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $499