Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB700
93 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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98 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB700 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched December 2010

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB700 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The FE-47 was unveiled 11 months prior to the WB700 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-47 grades against the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 & Samsung WB700. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Samsung WB700
FE-47 | WB700 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus FE-47
WB700 | FE-47 | |||
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Launched | December 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung WB700
FE-47 | WB700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-47 and the WB700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and WB700.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-47 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Samsung WB700 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2010-12-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 614k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | - |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $300 |