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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Released January 2010
Samsung WB700
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Samsung WB700

 FE-47 WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Olympus FE-47

 WB700 FE-47 
LaunchedDecember 2010January 2010More modern by 11 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung WB700

 FE-47 WB700 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Samsung WB700
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
34
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
57
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography features
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung WB700
 Olympus FE-47Samsung WB700
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