Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A230
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A230 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony A230, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and A230 (10MP) and the FE-47 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-47 was launched 8 months after the A230 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-47 scores vs the A230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A230 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony A230
FE-47 | A230 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | May 2009 | Newer by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Olympus FE-47
A230 | FE-47 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony A230
FE-47 | A230 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 has physical dimensions 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 Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony A230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-47 versus the A230.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and A230 is 93 and 69 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and A230.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FE-47 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus FE-47 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger FE-47 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A230 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus FE-47 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2009-05-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 10.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | - |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lbs) | 490 grams (1.08 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 531 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $569 |