Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H55
93 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H55 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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
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Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus FE-47 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FE-47 was released 5 months earlier than the H55 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-47 matches up against the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-47 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony H55
| FE-47 | H55 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus FE-47
| H55 | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony H55
| FE-47 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | June 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-47 and Sony H55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-47 and the H55.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and H55 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and H55.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Olympus FE-47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III | Bionz |
| 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.80 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 204 gr (0.45 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 ID | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $0 | $235 |