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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W220

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W220 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W220 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-47 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was introduced 13 months later than the W220 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-47 scores versus the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony W220

 FE-47 W220 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus FE-47

 W220 FE-47 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony W220

 FE-47 W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-47 and Sony W220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-47 against the W220.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and W220.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus FE-47 to provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger FE-47 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography features
Sony W220 Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Sony W220
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography highlights
Sony W220 Travel photography highlights
57
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
Landscape photography with Sony W220
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
32
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Sony W220
 Olympus FE-47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2009-01-08
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $160