Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB800F

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung WB800F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WB800F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-47 grades versus the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-47 versus Samsung WB800F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-47 versus the WB800F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and WB800F.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB800F to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.