Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S2100
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![Olympus FE-47 front Olympus FE-47 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-47/Olympus-FE-47-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100/Sony-S2100-front.jpg)
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-47 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The FE-47 was unveiled very close to the S2100 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-47 matches up against the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-47 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-47 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony S2100
FE-47 | S2100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus FE-47
S2100 | FE-47 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony S2100
FE-47 | S2100 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 features external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-47 and Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 against the S2100.
![Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S2100 size comparison Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S2100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-47-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and S2100 is 93 and 93 respectively.
![Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-47-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and S2100.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus FE-47 to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
![Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-47-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-47-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Olympus FE-47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 gr (0.45 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $0 | $0 |