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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony TF1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony TF1 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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony TF1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was announced 4 years prior to the TF1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-47 scores versus the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony TF1

 FE-47 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus FE-47

 TF1 FE-47 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony TF1

 FE-47 TF1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 offers 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) and the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-47 versus the TF1.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and TF1.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony TF1 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older FE-47 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography factors
Sony TF1 Sports photography factors
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
57
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
weather proofing
has touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (240 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Sony TF1
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Sony TF1
 Olympus FE-47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-07 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $266