Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX9
93 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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99 Imaging
38 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX9 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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2011
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On this page, we are matching up the Olympus FE-47 and Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-47 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-47 was launched 12 months earlier than the WX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-47 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-47 scores versus the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Sony WX9
| FE-47 | WX9 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Olympus FE-47
| WX9 | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-47 and Sony WX9
| FE-47 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-47 has got outer 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 WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Olympus FE-47 and Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FE-47 versus the WX9.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-47 and WX9 is 93 and 99 respectively.
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-47 and WX9.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX9 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older FE-47 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-47 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
| Olympus FE-47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus FE-47 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.80 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 204 gr (0.45 lb) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 model | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| 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 |
| Retail pricing | $0 | $188 |