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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB150F 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the WB150F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FE-47 grades versus the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Samsung WB150F

 FE-47 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Olympus FE-47

 WB150F FE-47 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung WB150F

 FE-47 WB150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 against the WB150F.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and WB150F.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FE-47 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
35
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
57
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (188 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung WB150F
 Olympus FE-47Samsung WB150F
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-47 Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-07 2012-01-09
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 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
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $230