Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W350

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony W350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was unveiled within a month of the W350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FE-47 matches up vs the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-47 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-47 Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony W350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-47 and the W350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and W350 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and W350.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration.