Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-47
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Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
- Announced February 2014
(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
- Introduced January 2010

Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-47, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The D30 was unveiled 4 years after the FE-47 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D30 grades versus the FE-47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-47 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D30 & Olympus FE-47. The full galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Olympus FE-47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Olympus FE-47
D30 | FE-47 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 50 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon D30
FE-47 | D30 |
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Common features in the Canon D30 and Olympus FE-47
D30 | FE-47 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon D30 has got physical dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-47 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D30 vs the FE-47.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and FE-47 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and FE-47.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-47 to deliver more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer D30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | Olympus FE-47 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot D30 | Olympus FE-47 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, 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 | 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) | 204 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 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 life | 300 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $329 | $0 |