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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB210 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung WB210, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was revealed 18 months prior to the WB210 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-4030 grades against the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung WB210

 FE-4030 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Olympus FE-4030

 WB210 FE-4030 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung WB210

 FE-4030 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung WB210 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-4030 versus the WB210.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and WB210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and WB210.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Samsung WB210
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Sports photography camera
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB210 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than others in class (174 grams)
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography features
32
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging information
Samsung WB210 Vlogging information
25
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (174g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung WB210
 Olympus FE-4030Samsung WB210
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Samsung WB210
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lb) 174 grams (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $279