Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX3000
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Superseded the Samsung NX2000
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Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FE-4030 (14MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-4030 was released 5 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-4030 scores against the NX3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung NX3000
| FE-4030 | NX3000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Olympus FE-4030
| NX3000 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2014 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 53 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung NX3000
| FE-4030 | NX3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 features external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-4030 against the NX3000.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and NX3000 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and NX3000.
Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-4030 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung NX3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung NX3000 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2014-05-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 35 |
| Cross focus points | - | 1 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 146 grams (0.32 lb) | 230 grams (0.51 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 370 images |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | B740 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $130 | $897 |