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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Samsung WB850F
(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
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus FE-45 versus Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-45 was unveiled 4 years before the WB850F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-45 matches up against the WB850F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Samsung WB850F

 FE-45 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Olympus FE-45

 WB850F FE-45 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Samsung WB850F

 FE-45 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-45 versus Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-45 compared to the WB850F.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and WB850F.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB850F to result in greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-45
Street photography with Samsung WB850F
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB850F Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography details
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Samsung WB850F
 Olympus FE-45Samsung WB850F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-45 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $130 $599