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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W330

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W330 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W330 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony W330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was brought out very close to the W330 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-47 scores vs the W330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony W330

 FE-47 W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus FE-47

 W330 FE-47 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony W330

 FE-47 W330 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-47 features outside 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 W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony W330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-47 vs the W330.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and W330 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and W330.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography advice
Sony W330 Portrait photography advice
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography information
Sony W330 Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography highlights
Sony W330 Sports photography highlights
34
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography highlights
Sony W330 Travel photography highlights
57
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography advice
Sony W330 Landscape photography advice
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging highlights
Sony W330 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
26
decently wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Sony W330
 Olympus FE-47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
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