Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus FE-47

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus FE-47, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the FE-47 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX260 HS matches up against the FE-47 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Olympus FE-47. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Olympus FE-47 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX260 HS and Olympus FE-47 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the FE-47.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and FE-47 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX260 HS and FE-47.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-47 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX260 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.