Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX1100

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung NX1100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-4030 was introduced 4 years prior to the NX1100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-4030 grades vs the NX1100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 has got 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) while the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-4030 and the NX1100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and NX1100 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and NX1100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-4030 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will produce greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be behind in sensor tech.