Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H70
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H70 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced January 2011
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H70 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FE-47 was released 12 months earlier than the H70 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-47 scores versus the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony H70
FE-47 | H70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus FE-47
H70 | FE-47 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 12 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony H70
FE-47 | H70 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys 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 H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony H70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-47 against the H70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and H70.
To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony H70 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 3.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 pounds) | 194 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $0 | $199 |