Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-47

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A2300 versus Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was manufactured 2 years later than the FE-47 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A2300 matches up versus the FE-47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Olympus FE-47. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery & Olympus FE-47 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus FE-47 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2300 and the FE-47.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and FE-47 is 96 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and FE-47.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A2300 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger A2300 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.