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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was unveiled 24 months prior to the DV300F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FE-47 scores vs the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Samsung DV300F

 FE-47 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus FE-47

 DV300F FE-47 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung DV300F

 FE-47 DV300F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FE-47 compared to the DV300F.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and DV300F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and DV300F.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography features
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Travel photography highlights
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than average (133 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography details
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging factors
Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus FE-47Samsung DV300F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-47 Samsung DV300F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 2 x AA BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $200