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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • Replacement is Canon SX150 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus FE-47, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was manufactured 8 months after the FE-47 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX130 IS grades against the FE-47 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus FE-47

 SX130 IS FE-47 
AnnouncedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon SX130 IS

 FE-47 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus FE-47

 SX130 IS FE-47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus FE-47 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS vs the FE-47.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and FE-47 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and FE-47.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus FE-47 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SX130 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography info
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX130 IS
Street photography with Olympus FE-47
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography information
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography information
61
lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography highlights
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging details
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging details
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Olympus FE-47
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISOlympus FE-47
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Olympus FE-47
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lb) 204 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $0