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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W650

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W650 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W650 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-47 was brought out 24 months prior to the W650 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-47 matches up vs the W650 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony W650

 FE-47 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus FE-47

 W650 FE-47 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony W650

 FE-47 W650 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-47 has got exterior 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 W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony W650 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-47 and the W650.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and W650 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and W650.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W650 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FE-47 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography highlights
Sony W650 Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (124g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography highlights
Sony W650 Travel photography highlights
57
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography info
Sony W650 Landscape photography info
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging info
Sony W650 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Sony W650
 Olympus FE-47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 gr (0.45 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical 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 life - 220 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $140