Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX200
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs
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- 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
- Released January 2010
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX100
- Newer Model is Samsung NX210
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Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung NX200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FE-4030 was introduced 3 years earlier than the NX200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-4030 grades versus the NX200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung NX200
| FE-4030 | NX200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Olympus FE-4030
| NX200 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 26 months | |
| Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung NX200
| FE-4030 | NX200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 has 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 NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4030 vs the NX200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and NX200 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and NX200.
Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-4030 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX200 will show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung NX200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung NX200 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 4cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) | 223 grams (0.49 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 618 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $130 | $818 |