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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-3 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2010
Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SH-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was brought out 7 years prior to the SH-3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FE-47 scores against the SH-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Olympus SH-3

 FE-47 SH-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Olympus FE-47

 SH-3 FE-47 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2010More recent by 74 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SH-3

 FE-47 SH-3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FE-47 vs the SH-3.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and SH-3 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and SH-3.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SH-3 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-47
Street photography with Olympus SH-3
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography details
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography details
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography highlights
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
74
great battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competition (271g)
includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography highlights
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
55
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging info
Olympus SH-3 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus FE-47 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Olympus SH-3
 Olympus FE-47Olympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus FE-47 Olympus Stylus SH-3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-07 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic VII
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 11.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 - 380 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $579