Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB30F

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was released 4 years before the WB30F which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-47 grades against the WB30F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung WB30F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-47 versus the WB30F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and WB30F.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB30F to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.