Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-47
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
(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
- Announced January 2010

Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A1300 and Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A1300 was brought out 2 years later than the FE-47 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A1300 scores versus the FE-47 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-47 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Olympus FE-47. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery and Olympus FE-47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Olympus FE-47
A1300 | FE-47 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon A1300
FE-47 | A1300 |
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Common features in the Canon A1300 and Olympus FE-47
A1300 | FE-47 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has 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).
Contrast the Canon A1300 and Olympus FE-47 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A1300 and the FE-47.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and FE-47 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and FE-47.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A1300 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A1300 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Olympus FE-47 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Olympus FE-47 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 174 grams (0.38 lbs) | 204 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 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 | 220 shots | - |
Battery form | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $119 | $0 |