Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-47

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and FE-47 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was unveiled 4 years later than the FE-47 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 scores versus the FE-47 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus FE-47. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Olympus FE-47 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 comes with outer measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus FE-47 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus FE-47 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the FE-47.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and FE-47 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and FE-47.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus FE-47 will render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.