Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-50
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2013

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-50 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FE-47 was launched 4 years prior to the SH-50 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-47 scores vs the SH-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SH-50. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus SH-50
FE-47 | SH-50 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus FE-47
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 36 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 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-47 and Olympus SH-50
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has sizing of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-47 compared to the SH-50.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and SH-50 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and SH-50.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Olympus SH-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus FE-47 | Olympus SH-50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
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 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 lb) | 269g (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 2 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $300 |