Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A200

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony A200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the FE-47 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FE-47 was announced 18 months after the A200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-47 grades vs the A200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 features external 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) and the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony A200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-47 against the A200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and A200 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and A200.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FE-47 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus FE-47 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer FE-47 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.