Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX30
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011
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Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-47 was revealed 18 months prior to the WX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FE-47 grades against the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony WX30
| FE-47 | WX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus FE-47
| WX30 | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony WX30
| FE-47 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-47 against the WX30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and WX30.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX30 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FE-47 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Olympus FE-47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2011-07-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.80 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | - | 250 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $259 |