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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W560

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W560 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W560 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony W560, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was launched 12 months earlier than the W560 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-47 matches up versus the W560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony W560

 FE-47 W560 

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus FE-47

 W560 FE-47 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony W560

 FE-47 W560 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony W560 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-47 against the W560.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and W560 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and W560.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W560 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W560 as a Sports photography camera
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
Sony W560 Travel photography info
57
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging details
Sony W560 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Sony W560
 Olympus FE-47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $139