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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Olympus FE-47
(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
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was launched 3 years before the HX10V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FE-47 grades against the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony HX10V

 FE-47 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus FE-47

 HX10V FE-47 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony HX10V

 FE-47 HX10V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 has physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-47 versus the HX10V.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and HX10V.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX10V to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX10V Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (234g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
34
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
57
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (234g)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging info
Sony HX10V Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Sony HX10V
 Olympus FE-47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 234 gr (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 320 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $616