Canon G15 vs Olympus FE-47
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Canon G15 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2010
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Following is a extended comparison of the Canon G15 vs Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is very similar but the G15 (1/1.7") and FE-47 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
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Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the G15 scores versus the FE-47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Olympus FE-47
| G15 | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 33 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon G15
| FE-47 | G15 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G15 and Olympus FE-47
| G15 | FE-47 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon G15 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G15 features external dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G15 and the FE-47.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and FE-47 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and FE-47.
Clearly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G15 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus FE-47 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G15 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon G15 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus FE-47 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Olympus FE-47 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 5 | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 352 gr (0.78 pounds) | 204 gr (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 165 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $499 | $0 |