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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(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
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
  • Released January 2010
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus FE-47

 SD1200 IS FE-47 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 FE-47 SD1200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus FE-47

 SD1200 IS FE-47 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
25
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography info
Olympus FE-47 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging details
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging details
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus FE-47
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISOlympus FE-47
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