Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A7R IV

Following is a complete review of the Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A7R IV, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the FE-47 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The FE-47 was released 10 years prior to the A7R IV which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FE-47 grades against the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A7R IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 against the A7R IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and A7R IV is 93 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and A7R IV.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-47 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 47 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.