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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A390

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A390 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony A390
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony A390

 FE-47 A390 

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Olympus FE-47

 A390 FE-47 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony A390

 FE-47 A390 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and A390 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography features
Sony A390 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
72
manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Sony A390 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography advice
Sony A390 Sports photography advice
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
terrible battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Sony A390
57
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A390 as a Landscape photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
terrible battery (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging information
Sony A390 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
9
no video recording
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Sony A390
 Olympus FE-47Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
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