Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus FE-47

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX610 HS versus Olympus FE-47, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and FE-47 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 5 years later than the FE-47 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the FE-47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Olympus FE-47. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Olympus FE-47 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS has got outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus FE-47 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS versus the FE-47.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and FE-47 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and FE-47.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.