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Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(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
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
  • Announced January 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Olympus FE-47

 A1300 FE-47 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon A1300

 FE-47 A1300 

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Olympus FE-47

 A1300 FE-47 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

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

Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1300
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography advice
33
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography factors
65
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-47
33
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Olympus FE-47
 Canon PowerShot A1300Olympus FE-47
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