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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-47 was brought out 24 months prior to the WB850F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FE-47 matches up against the WB850F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Samsung WB850F

 FE-47 WB850F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Olympus FE-47

 WB850F FE-47 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung WB850F

 FE-47 WB850F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB850F has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-47 and Samsung WB850F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-47 against the WB850F.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and WB850F is 93 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and WB850F.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB850F to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography details
Samsung WB850F Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography info
Samsung WB850F Sports photography info
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
Samsung WB850F Travel photography info
57
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Samsung WB850F
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Samsung WB850F
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
34
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Olympus FE-47 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Samsung WB850F
 Olympus FE-47Samsung WB850F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-47 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $599