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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
53
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(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
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
  • Launched January 2010
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Olympus FE-47

 SX740 HS FE-47 
LaunchedJuly 2018January 2010More modern by 105 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Canon SX740 HS

 FE-47 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Olympus FE-47

 SX740 HS FE-47 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-47 Portrait photography highlights
48
has manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography advice
Olympus FE-47 Street photography advice
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (299g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography details
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography details
52
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (265 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
bad battery pack (265 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography info
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (21MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (265 shots)
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Vlogging camera
74
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (299g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic jack
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Olympus FE-47
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSOlympus FE-47
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