Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX10
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Newer Model is Samsung NX11
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Below, we are comparing the Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very comparable but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-4030 was announced 3 months before the NX10 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FE-4030 scores against the NX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung NX10
| FE-4030 | NX10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Olympus FE-4030
| NX10 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung NX10
| FE-4030 | NX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | April 2010 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 and the NX10.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and NX10 is 95 and 80 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and NX10.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-4030 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX10 will show extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung NX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung NX10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2010-04-07 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 920 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 146 gr (0.32 lb) | 499 gr (1.10 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 572 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 photos |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $130 | $626 |