Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB30F
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced January 2013
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe FE-5020 was unveiled 4 years before the WB30F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the WB30F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5020 & Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung WB30F
FE-5020 | WB30F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Olympus FE-5020
WB30F | FE-5020 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | July 2009 | More recent by 42 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung WB30F
FE-5020 | WB30F | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-5020 versus Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FE-5020 and the WB30F.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and WB30F is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and WB30F.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FE-5020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Samsung WB30F |
Also Known as | X-935 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 137g (0.30 pounds) | 128g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | ||
Battery model | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $160 | $180 |