Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung NX5
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched June 2010
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Here is a extended review of the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung NX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-47 was released 4 months before the NX5 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-47 grades versus the NX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Samsung NX5
| FE-47 | NX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Olympus FE-47
| NX5 | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung NX5
| FE-47 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FE-47 against the NX5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and NX5 is 93 and 80 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and NX5.
As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-47 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX5 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Olympus FE-47 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Samsung NX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2010-06-01 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 32 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.80 m | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 204g (0.45 lbs) | 499g (1.10 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | - | 400 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $0 | $499 |