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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX730 HS
Olympus FE-47
(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
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX720 HS versus Olympus FE-47, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and FE-47 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 6 years after the FE-47 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX720 HS scores vs the FE-47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Olympus FE-47

 SX720 HS FE-47 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2010More modern by 75 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon SX720 HS

 FE-47 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Olympus FE-47

 SX720 HS FE-47 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Olympus FE-47 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX720 HS against the FE-47.

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and FE-47 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and FE-47.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to show extra detail with its extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography details
48
manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with Olympus FE-47
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
Sports photography with Olympus FE-47
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.9 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
no phase detect AF
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography info
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography info
67
lighter than average in class (270g)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (250 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging advice
35
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (270g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Olympus FE-47
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSOlympus FE-47
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Olympus FE-47
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-18 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20.3MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 270g (0.60 lb) 204g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 250 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $379 $0