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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX160 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus FE-47, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 2 years after the FE-47 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the FE-47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus FE-47

 SX150 IS FE-47 
RevealedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 29 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon SX150 IS

 FE-47 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus FE-47

 SX150 IS FE-47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Olympus FE-47 has specifications 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 SX150 IS and Olympus FE-47 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS against the FE-47.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and FE-47 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and FE-47.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger SX150 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-47 Street photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (130 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Olympus FE-47
64
lighter than others in class (306g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (130 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
57
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (130 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging features
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (306g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Olympus FE-47
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISOlympus FE-47
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Olympus FE-47
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-14 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 lb) 204g (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 life 130 images -
Battery style AA -
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 SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $0