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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB700 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 WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched December 2010
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-4030 was released 11 months prior to the WB700 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-4030 grades vs the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung WB700

 FE-4030 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus FE-4030

 WB700 FE-4030 
LaunchedDecember 2010January 2010Newer by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung WB700

 FE-4030 WB700 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 has 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 WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4030 against the WB700.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-4030 and WB700 is 95 and 98 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and WB700.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Samsung WB700
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography details
Samsung WB700 Sports photography details
34
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
70
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
32
really wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging info
Samsung WB700 Vlogging info
25
really wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung WB700
 Olympus FE-4030Samsung WB700
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-4030 Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 64 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) ()
Highest aperture f/2.6-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146g (0.32 lbs) -
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
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