Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus FE-47
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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Launched July 2014
(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

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus FE-47, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was unveiled 4 years after the FE-47 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX400 IS scores vs the FE-47 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Olympus FE-47. The full galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Olympus FE-47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Olympus FE-47
SX400 IS | FE-47 | |||
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Released | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 56 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon SX400 IS
FE-47 | SX400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Olympus FE-47
SX400 IS | FE-47 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Olympus FE-47 has proportions 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 SX400 IS vs Olympus FE-47 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the FE-47.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and FE-47 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and FE-47.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Olympus FE-47 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Olympus FE-47 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-07-29 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313g (0.69 lbs) | 204g (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 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 | 190 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $229 | $0 |