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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W610 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was launched 24 months before the W610 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-47 matches up against the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony W610

 FE-47 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus FE-47

 W610 FE-47 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony W610

 FE-47 W610 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera with 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 have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-47 vs the W610.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and W610.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The older FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Sony W610
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography highlights
Sony W610 Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
Sony W610 Travel photography info
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average in class (113g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography advice
Sony W610 Landscape photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging features
Sony W610 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Sony W610
 Olympus FE-47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III BIONZ
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 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (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 life - 250 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $200