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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB250F 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 WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was announced 4 years before the WB250F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-47 grades against the WB250F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Samsung WB250F

 FE-47 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus FE-47

 WB250F FE-47 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung WB250F

 FE-47 WB250F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FE-47 versus the WB250F.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and WB250F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and WB250F.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Samsung WB250F
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography features
Samsung WB250F Travel photography features
57
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography information
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
35
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus FE-47Samsung WB250F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-47 Samsung WB250F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 204g (0.45 lbs) 226g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 106 x 62 x 22mm (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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $250