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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was introduced 6 years before the WB50F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-5010 grades versus the WB50F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Samsung WB50F

 FE-5010 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Olympus FE-5010

 WB50F FE-5010 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 60 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung WB50F

 FE-5010 WB50F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 vs the WB50F.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and WB50F is 96 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and WB50F.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB50F to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography information
Samsung WB50F Sports photography information
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
60
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (207g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB50F Vlogging factors
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Samsung WB50F
 Olympus FE-5010Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 207g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 LI-42B BP70A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $180