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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W370

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W370 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was launched at a similar time to the W370 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-47 grades versus the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony W370

 FE-47 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus FE-47

 W370 FE-47 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony W370

 FE-47 W370 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-47 offers outside measurements 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 W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W370 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 change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-47 against the W370.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and W370 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and W370.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography information
Sony W370 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography highlights
Sony W370 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
57
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Sony W370
 Olympus FE-47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $230