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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced September 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB750, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was released 20 months prior to the WB750 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the WB750 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Samsung WB750

 FE-4030 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus FE-4030

 WB750 FE-4030 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung WB750

 FE-4030 WB750 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 has outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB750 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the WB750.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and WB750 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4030 and WB750.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older FE-4030 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
Portrait photography with Samsung WB750
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-4030
Street photography with Samsung WB750
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (193g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB750 Sports photography factors
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB750 Travel photography factors
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography advice
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB750 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung WB750
 Olympus FE-4030Samsung WB750
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-4030 Samsung WB750
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lbs) 193 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $339