Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A390
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Launched July 2010
- Old Model is Sony A380
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A390 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Olympus FE-47 and Sony A390, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively similar but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe FE-47 was brought out 6 months earlier than the A390 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FE-47 grades against the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A390 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony A390
FE-47 | A390 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Olympus FE-47
A390 | FE-47 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony A390
FE-47 | A390 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | July 2010 | Similar generation | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-47 and Sony A390 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-47 vs the A390.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and A390 is 93 and 66 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and A390.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The FE-47 has the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh more challenging.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A390 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2010-07-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lbs) | 549 grams (1.21 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 607 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $0 | $500 |