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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung MV800

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung MV800 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as X-935
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung MV800 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5020 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was launched 3 years earlier than the MV800 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the MV800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung MV800

 FE-5020 MV800 

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus FE-5020

 MV800 FE-5020 
LaunchedSeptember 2011July 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung MV800

 FE-5020 MV800 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5020 versus the MV800.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and MV800 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and MV800.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung MV800 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography factors
Samsung MV800 Street photography factors
60
environment proof
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography information
Samsung MV800 Sports photography information
24
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography factors
Samsung MV800 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than average in class (137g)
environment proof
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average in class (121g)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography info
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography info
31
decently wide (24mm)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging info
Samsung MV800 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (24mm)
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung MV800
 Olympus FE-5020Samsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-5020 Samsung MV800
Also referred to as X-935 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model LI-42B BP70
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD Micro SD
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $160 $499