Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX400V

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony HX400V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was brought out 5 years before the HX400V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the FE-47 matches up against the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony HX400V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-47 against the HX400V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and HX400V is 93 and 62 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and HX400V.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX400V to resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.