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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H70

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H70 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 H70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony H70

 FE-47 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Olympus FE-47

 H70 FE-47 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony H70

 FE-47 H70 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography info
Sony H70 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography information
Sony H70 Street photography information
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Sony H70
57
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography advice
Sony H70 Landscape photography advice
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
29
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Sony H70
 Olympus FE-47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
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