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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H400

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H400 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 H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H400 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony H400, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was released 5 years prior to the H400 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FE-47 grades vs the H400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony H400

 FE-47 H400 

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Olympus FE-47

 H400 FE-47 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony H400

 FE-47 H400 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony H400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-47 versus the H400.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and H400 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and H400.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography information
Sony H400 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography advice
Sony H400 Street photography advice
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography information
Sony H400 Sports photography information
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Sony H400
57
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (1550mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (628g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography info
Sony H400 Landscape photography info
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Sony H400
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
26
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
has mic port
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition (628g)
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Sony H400
 Olympus FE-47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lb) 628g (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $268