Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB800F
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Other Name is X-925
(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
- Launched January 2013

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB800F Overview
Below, we are looking at the Olympus FE-4000 versus Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-4000 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The FE-4000 was launched 4 years before the WB800F and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-4000 grades versus the WB800F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Samsung WB800F
FE-4000 | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus FE-4000
WB800F | FE-4000 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung WB800F
FE-4000 | WB800F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-4000 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-4000 versus Samsung WB800F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-4000 against the WB800F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4000 and WB800F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4000 and WB800F.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB800F to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-4000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Olympus FE-4000 | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus FE-4000 | Samsung WB800F |
Alternative name | X-925 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lb) | 218 grams (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 (12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $130 | $300 |