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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was launched 4 years earlier than the WB250F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the WB250F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung WB250F

 FE-4030 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus FE-4030

 WB250F FE-4030 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung WB250F

 FE-4030 WB250F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 features external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB250F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the WB250F.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and WB250F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography factors
Samsung WB250F Street photography factors
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (226g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than average (226g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography features
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging info
Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus FE-4030Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-4030 Samsung WB250F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $250