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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A200

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A200 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Released July 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A230
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony A200

 FE-47 A200 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2008Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus FE-47

 A200 FE-47 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony A200

 FE-47 A200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A200 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Sony A200
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography information
Sony A200 Street photography information
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography highlights
Sony A200 Travel photography highlights
57
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
46
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Sony A200
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Sony A200
 Olympus FE-47Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-47 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-01-07 2008-07-17
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 572 grams (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
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