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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX280 HS
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 SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX270 HS versus Olympus FE-47, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was introduced 3 years after the FE-47 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX270 HS matches up vs the FE-47 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Olympus FE-47

 SX270 HS FE-47 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2010Newer by 39 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon SX270 HS

 FE-47 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Olympus FE-47

 SX270 HS FE-47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS features physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX270 HS versus Olympus FE-47 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS and the FE-47.

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and FE-47 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and FE-47.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus FE-47 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-47
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focusing manually
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography information
Olympus FE-47 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (233g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography features
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition (233g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with Olympus FE-47
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (233 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Olympus FE-47
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSOlympus FE-47
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Olympus FE-47
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 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
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 233 grams (0.51 lb) 204 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 210 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L 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
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $284 $0