Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung MV800

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").

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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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4030 & Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.