Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-47
88 Imaging
47 Features
63 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Released July 2018
- Old Model is Canon SX730 HS
(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
- Launched January 2010

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus FE-47, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and FE-47 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was launched 8 years after the FE-47 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX740 HS scores vs the FE-47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Olympus FE-47. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Olympus FE-47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Olympus FE-47
SX740 HS | FE-47 | |||
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Launched | July 2018 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 105 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon SX740 HS
FE-47 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus FE-47
SX740 HS | FE-47 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-47 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus FE-47 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the FE-47.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and FE-47 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX740 HS and FE-47.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX740 HS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Olympus FE-47 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Olympus FE-47 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2018-07-31 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 8 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 299g (0.66 lb) | 204g (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 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 | 265 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $400 | $0 |