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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W710

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W710 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W710 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Olympus FE-47 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was introduced 4 years prior to the W710 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FE-47 scores versus the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony W710

 FE-47 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Olympus FE-47

 W710 FE-47 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
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Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony W710

 FE-47 W710 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-47 and the W710.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and W710 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-47 and W710.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W710 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FE-47 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography advice
Sony W710 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Street photography information
Sony W710 Street photography information
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Sports photography info
Sony W710 Sports photography info
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography advice
Sony W710 Travel photography advice
57
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography information
Sony W710 Landscape photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
39
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
Vlogging with Sony W710
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Sony W710
 Olympus FE-47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.80 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 204g (0.45 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 pictures
Style of battery - 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $90