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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Released January 2010
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 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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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

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.

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The 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 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung NX200

 FE-4030 NX200 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and NX200 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography factors
Samsung NX200 Street photography factors
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (223g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
Sports photography with Samsung NX200
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography info
Samsung NX200 Travel photography info
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competition (223 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography factors
32
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
34
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung NX200
 Olympus FE-4030Samsung 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