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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W320

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W320 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W320 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-47 and Sony W320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was launched within a month of the W320 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 W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-47 grades versus the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony W320

 FE-47 W320 

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus FE-47

 W320 FE-47 

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony W320

 FE-47 W320 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 has external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-47 and Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-47 vs the W320.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and W320 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and W320.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W320 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography highlights
Sony W320 Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Sony W320
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography information
Sony W320 Travel photography information
57
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W320 Landscape photography highlights
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging features
Sony W320 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
26
decently wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Sony W320
 Olympus FE-47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $269