Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-47
90 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Announced January 2010

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and FE-47 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm XF1 was released 2 years later than the FE-47 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores versus the FE-47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-47 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XF1 & Olympus FE-47. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Olympus FE-47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Olympus FE-47
Fujifilm XF1 | FE-47 | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 33 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Fujifilm XF1
FE-47 | Fujifilm XF1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus FE-47
Fujifilm XF1 | FE-47 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Olympus FE-47 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus FE-47 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the FE-47.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and FE-47 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and FE-47.
To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus FE-47 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications
Fujifilm XF1 | Olympus FE-47 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm XF1 | Olympus FE-47 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 255g (0.56 lb) | 204g (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 199 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-50 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $380 | $0 |