Olympus E-500 vs Samsung WB800F
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Olympus E-500 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400 (Push to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 479g - 130 x 95 x 66mm
- Revealed October 2005
- Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-500
- Successor is Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013

Olympus E-500 vs Samsung WB800F Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-500 vs Samsung WB800F, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the E-500 (Four Thirds) and WB800F (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

The E-500 was launched 8 years prior to the WB800F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-500 grades versus the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-500 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-500 & Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-500 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-500 over the Samsung WB800F
E-500 | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus E-500
WB800F | E-500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | October 2005 | More modern by 87 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 215k | Sharper display (+245k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-500 and Samsung WB800F
E-500 | WB800F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus E-500 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-500 has got outside measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-500 vs Samsung WB800F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-500 compared to the WB800F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-500 and WB800F is 70 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-500 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-500 and WB800F.
To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-500 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung WB800F will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged E-500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-500 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-500 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Olympus E-500 | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus E-500 | Samsung WB800F |
Also called as | EVOLT E-500 | - |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2005-10-21 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Total lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 215k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.45x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 479 gr (1.06 lb) | 218 gr (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 95 x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $600 | $300 |