Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung MV800

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the MV800 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was revealed 20 months prior to the MV800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FE-47 grades vs the MV800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 & Samsung MV800. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 has exterior 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 MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-47 compared to the MV800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and MV800.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung MV800 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.