Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB50F

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was introduced 5 years earlier than the WB50F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-4000 scores against the WB50F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung WB50F. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-4000 against the WB50F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-4000 and WB50F.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB50F to resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FE-4000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.