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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Later Model is Nikon AW130
Olympus FE-47
(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
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon AW120 versus Olympus FE-47, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was introduced 4 years later than the FE-47 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the AW120 grades versus the FE-47 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Olympus FE-47

 AW120 FE-47 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 50 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Nikon AW120

 FE-47 AW120 

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Olympus FE-47

 AW120 FE-47 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW120 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus FE-47 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Nikon AW120 versus Olympus FE-47 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the AW120 versus the FE-47.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and FE-47 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and FE-47.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon AW120 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern AW120 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography details
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography details
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
69
great battery (350 per charge)
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography info
47
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
great battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW120
Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Olympus FE-47
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Olympus FE-47
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW120 Olympus FE-47
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213g (0.47 pounds) 204g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $0