Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung DV150F

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was manufactured 4 years prior to the DV150F and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FE-47 scores vs the DV150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung DV150F. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung DV150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-47 against the DV150F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and DV150F.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung DV150F to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.