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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX170 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 SX160 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX160 IS versus Olympus FE-47, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was manufactured 3 years after the FE-47 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX160 IS scores against the FE-47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Olympus FE-47

 SX160 IS FE-47 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 43 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon SX160 IS

 FE-47 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Olympus FE-47

 SX160 IS FE-47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus FE-47 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX160 IS versus Olympus FE-47 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS and the FE-47.

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and FE-47 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and FE-47.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX160 IS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SX160 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography details
46
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (291g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography highlights
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
69
good battery power (380 shots)
lighter than average in class (291g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography highlights
51
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (291 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Olympus FE-47
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISOlympus FE-47
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Olympus FE-47
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-21 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291g (0.64 pounds) 204g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 380 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA 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 One One
Launch cost $199 $0