Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the FE-47 (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-47 was brought out 4 years prior to the Galaxy NX which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-47 grades versus the Galaxy NX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 features external measurements 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 Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-47 against the Galaxy NX.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and Galaxy NX is 93 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and Galaxy NX.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-47 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide you with more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.