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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(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
Olympus SH-50
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus SH-50

 FE-47 SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Olympus FE-47

 SH-50 FE-47 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SH-50

 FE-47 SH-50 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-50
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Olympus SH-50
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than others (269g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Sports photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography features
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography features
57
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (269g)
features touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging factors
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (269g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SH-50
 Olympus FE-47Olympus SH-50
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