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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX5

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Olympus FE-47 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-47 was released 6 months prior to the WX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FE-47 scores versus the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony WX5

 FE-47 WX5 

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Olympus FE-47

 WX5 FE-47 
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony WX5

 FE-47 WX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-47 versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FE-47 against the WX5.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-47 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-47 and WX5.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus FE-47 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
Sports photography with Sony WX5
35
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Travel photography features
Sony WX5 Travel photography features
57
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography info
Sony WX5 Landscape photography info
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-47 Vlogging info
Sony WX5 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-47 and Sony WX5
 Olympus FE-47Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-47 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204g (0.45 pounds) 146g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 ID 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $250