Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB250F
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![Olympus FE-5020 front Olympus FE-5020 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-5020/Olympus-FE-5020-front.jpg)
![Samsung WB250F front Samsung WB250F front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-WB250F/Samsung-WB250F-front.jpg)
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
(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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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 & Samsung WB250F. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Samsung WB250F
FE-5020 | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Olympus FE-5020
WB250F | FE-5020 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung WB250F
FE-5020 | WB250F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Olympus FE-5020 and Samsung WB250F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-5020-vs-Samsung-WB250F-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-5020-vs-Samsung-WB250F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-5020-vs-Samsung-WB250F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-5020-vs-Samsung-WB250F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Samsung WB250F | |
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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 |