Olympus FE-47 vs Sony NEX-3

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony NEX-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is fairly similar but the FE-47 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-47 was introduced 5 months prior to the NEX-3 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-47 grades versus the NEX-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-47 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 has got external 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 NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony NEX-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 versus the NEX-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and NEX-3 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and NEX-3.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The FE-47 has the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier.