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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung EX2F 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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively comparable but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The FE-47 was announced 3 years prior to the EX2F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FE-47 grades versus the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Samsung EX2F

 FE-47 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus FE-47

 EX2F FE-47 
AnnouncedDecember 2012January 2010More modern by 35 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung EX2F

 FE-47 EX2F 
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-47 compared to the EX2F.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and EX2F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FE-47 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus FE-47 will produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Samsung EX2F
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
manual focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography info
Samsung EX2F Street photography info
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
35
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography details
Samsung EX2F Travel photography details
57
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung EX2F as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
71
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competitors (294 grams)
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus FE-47Samsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-47 Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s -
Max shutter speed 1/2000s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $478