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Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon G15
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon G16 versus Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is relatively close but the G16 (1/1.7") and FE-47 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G16 was launched 3 years later than the FE-47 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the G16 grades against the FE-47 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Olympus FE-47

 G16 FE-47 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2010Fresher by 48 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon G16

 FE-47 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Olympus FE-47

 G16 FE-47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 provides outside measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the G16 compared to the FE-47.

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and FE-47 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and FE-47.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G16 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus FE-47 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer G16 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors in class (356 grams)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G16
Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
great battery power (360 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G16
Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
64
great battery power (360 shots)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors in class (356 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography factors
58
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging features
33
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (356g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon G16 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Olympus FE-47
 Canon PowerShot G16Olympus FE-47
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Olympus FE-47
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-25 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 grams (0.78 lbs) 204 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs -
Battery format 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 1 1
Pricing at launch $499 $0