Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-47
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced February 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
(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
- Released January 2010
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and FE-47 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe SD1200 IS was unveiled 10 months earlier than the FE-47 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD1200 IS grades vs the FE-47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Olympus FE-47. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Olympus FE-47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus FE-47
SD1200 IS | FE-47 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon SD1200 IS
FE-47 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Released | January 2010 | February 2009 | Fresher by 10 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus FE-47
SD1200 IS | FE-47 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS has got outside measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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).
Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-47 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS and the FE-47.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and FE-47 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and FE-47.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus FE-47 to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Olympus FE-47 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Olympus FE-47 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 204g (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | 260 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $250 | $0 |