Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-47 was introduced 4 years earlier than the SZ-16 iHS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FE-47 scores vs the SZ-16 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
| FE-47 | SZ-16 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus FE-47
| SZ-16 iHS | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
| FE-47 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 vs the SZ-16 iHS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and SZ-16 iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and SZ-16 iHS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FE-47 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications
| Olympus FE-47 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.80 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lb) | 226 grams (0.50 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 220 shots |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
| 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 |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $0 | $230 |