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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX350

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FE-47 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WX350 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FE-47 scores versus the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony WX350

 FE-47 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus FE-47

 WX350 FE-47 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony WX350

 FE-47 WX350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-47 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-47 vs the WX350.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-47 and WX350 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-47 and WX350.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older FE-47 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good resolution (18MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Sony WX350
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
57
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (164 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography details
Sony WX350 Landscape photography details
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Sony WX350
 Olympus FE-47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 470 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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