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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released February 2009
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
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1100 IS was released 10 months before the FE-47 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the FE-47 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus FE-47

 A1100 IS FE-47 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon A1100 IS

 FE-47 A1100 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 10 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus FE-47

 A1100 IS FE-47 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS provides outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus FE-47 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus FE-47 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A1100 IS versus the FE-47.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and FE-47 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and FE-47.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-47 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Olympus FE-47
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
57
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging details
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Olympus FE-47
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISOlympus FE-47
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Olympus FE-47
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 204g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $160 $0