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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung WB250F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was released 4 years prior to the WB250F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-5020 scores vs the WB250F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung WB250F

 FE-5020 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus FE-5020

 WB250F FE-5020 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months
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 WB250F

 FE-5020 WB250F 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung WB250F has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5020 and the WB250F.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5020 and WB250F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and WB250F.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB250F to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
good MP (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Samsung WB250F
60
weather sealing
lighter than competition (137 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Sports photography camera
24
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
65
lighter than competition (137 grams)
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography details
31
pretty wide (24mm)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung WB250F
 Olympus FE-5020Samsung WB250F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus FE-5020 Samsung WB250F
Also referred to as X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137 grams (0.30 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $160 $250