Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB50F
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2014
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Following is a in depth review of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-4030 was announced 5 years prior to the WB50F which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the FE-4030 scores vs the WB50F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung WB50F
| FE-4030 | WB50F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus FE-4030
| WB50F | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 48 months |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung WB50F
| FE-4030 | WB50F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-4030 has physical 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) whilst the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB50F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-4030 versus the WB50F.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and WB50F.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
| Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung WB50F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus FE-4030 | Samsung WB50F |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2014-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | - |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.80 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 146 gr (0.32 pounds) | 207 gr (0.46 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
| 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 model | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $130 | $180 |