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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB50F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WB50F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FE-47 scores versus the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Samsung WB50F

 FE-47 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus FE-47

 WB50F FE-47 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 48 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung WB50F

 FE-47 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 has got outer 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 WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-47 against the WB50F.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and WB50F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and WB50F.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography factors
Samsung WB50F Street photography factors
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography features
Samsung WB50F Sports photography features
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
57
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography factors
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung WB50F
 Olympus FE-47Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-47 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 207 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $180