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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB35F 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 WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung WB35F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 5 years prior to the WB35F and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-4030 grades against the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung WB35F

 FE-4030 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Olympus FE-4030

 WB35F FE-4030 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 48 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung WB35F

 FE-4030 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4030 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the WB35F.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and WB35F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and WB35F.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB35F to offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography info
Samsung WB35F Street photography info
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB35F Sports photography advice
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography info
Samsung WB35F Travel photography info
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
lighter than competition (194g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
25
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (194 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung WB35F
 Olympus FE-4030Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Samsung WB35F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 gr (0.32 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $130