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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S950

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S950 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S950 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was brought out 11 months later than the S950 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FE-47 grades against the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony S950

 FE-47 S950 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Olympus FE-47

 S950 FE-47 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony S950

 FE-47 S950 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony S950 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-47 vs the S950.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and S950 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and S950.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus FE-47 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FE-47 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography details
Sony S950 Street photography details
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Sony S950
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
Sony S950 Travel photography info
57
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography advice
Sony S950 Landscape photography advice
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
9
no video recording
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Sony S950
 Olympus FE-47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
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) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $130