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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony T900

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony T900 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony T900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was launched 11 months later than the T900 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-47 grades against the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony T900

 FE-47 T900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus FE-47

 T900 FE-47 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony T900

 FE-47 T900 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony T900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-47 versus the T900.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and T900 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and T900.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-47 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern FE-47 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography information
Sony T900 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography factors
Sony T900 Street photography factors
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography features
Sony T900 Sports photography features
35
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography features
Sony T900 Travel photography features
57
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
has manual focus
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging highlights
Sony T900 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Sony T900
 Olympus FE-47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lbs) 143 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $300