Olympus FE-47 vs Sony G3
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony G3 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony G3 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-47 was released 13 months later than the G3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-47 grades against the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony G3
FE-47 | G3 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus FE-47
G3 | FE-47 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony G3
FE-47 | G3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony G3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 versus the G3.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and G3.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus FE-47 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern FE-47 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus FE-47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 gr (0.45 lb) | 185 gr (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $200 |