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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX80

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX80 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 HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX80 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-47 was brought out 7 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FE-47 matches up vs the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony HX80

 FE-47 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Olympus FE-47

 HX80 FE-47 
ReleasedMarch 2016January 2010More modern by 75 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony HX80

 FE-47 HX80 
Manually focus No manual focus
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 offers exterior 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 HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-47 and the HX80.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and HX80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and HX80.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
megapixel count good (18MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography factors
Sony HX80 Street photography factors
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography information
Sony HX80 Sports photography information
34
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
57
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
49
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging details
Sony HX80 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
75
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Sony HX80
 Olympus FE-47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 390 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $368