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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX410 IS versus Olympus FE-47, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and FE-47 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was launched 5 years later than the FE-47 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX410 IS matches up against the FE-47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Olympus FE-47

 SX410 IS FE-47 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon SX410 IS

 FE-47 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Olympus FE-47

 SX410 IS FE-47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 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 SX410 IS versus Olympus FE-47 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX410 IS vs the FE-47.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and FE-47 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and FE-47.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography information
47
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-47 Street photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography advice
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
max fps very slow (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (185 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography advice
61
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (185 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (185 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX410 IS vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Olympus FE-47
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISOlympus FE-47
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Olympus FE-47
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-02-06 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 325g (0.72 lb) 204g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 185 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $199 $0