Olympus FE-4030 vs Samsung WB850F

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung WB850F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4030 was unveiled 24 months prior to the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FE-4030 matches up versus the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 and Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-4030 versus Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FE-4030 compared to the WB850F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4030 and WB850F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.