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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX230 HS
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus FE-47, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was announced 6 months later than the FE-47 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX210 IS scores vs the FE-47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus FE-47

 SX210 IS FE-47 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon SX210 IS

 FE-47 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus FE-47

 SX210 IS FE-47 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus FE-47 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX210 IS versus the FE-47.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and FE-47 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and FE-47.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
38
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography information
Olympus FE-47 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography details
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography details
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (220 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging information
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Olympus FE-47
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISOlympus FE-47
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Olympus FE-47
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220g (0.49 pounds) 204g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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