Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A350

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony A350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very similar but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-47 was released 20 months later than the A350 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the FE-47 scores against the A350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 features outer 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 Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-47 compared to the A350.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and A350 is 93 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and A350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The FE-47 provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh more difficult. The more modern FE-47 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.