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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W230

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W230 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 W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W230 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was revealed 11 months later than the W230 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-47 grades vs the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony W230

 FE-47 W230 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Olympus FE-47

 W230 FE-47 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony W230

 FE-47 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W230 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-47 and the W230.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and W230.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-47 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FE-47 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography factors
Sony W230 Street photography factors
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
34
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography information
Sony W230 Travel photography information
57
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography features
Sony W230 Landscape photography features
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging advice
Sony W230 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Sony W230
 Olympus FE-47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
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 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $0 $180