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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(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
Samsung WB800F
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Samsung WB800F

 FE-4000 WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Olympus FE-4000

 WB800F FE-4000 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung WB800F

 FE-4000 WB800F 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB800F Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Street photography information
Samsung WB800F Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB800F Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
52
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB800F Travel photography factors
61
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (218g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Landscape photography camera
27
rather wide (26mm)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging information
Samsung WB800F Vlogging information
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
35
rather wide (23mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Samsung WB800F
 Olympus FE-4000Samsung WB800F
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