Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A460 and Olympus FE-120

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A460 and Olympus FE-120 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus FE-120 ×
Canon PowerShot A460 ×
General
ModelOlympus FE-120Canon PowerShot A460
BrandOlympusCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberFE-120A460
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20052007
Tripod mount-+
Length (mm)106106
Width (mm)3640
Height (mm)5652
Weight (g)140165
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)65
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7117.28
Sensor width (mm)5.764.8
Sensor height (mm)4.293.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.051.85
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1456(3.8 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
-
Continuous-mode (fps)1.3-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Video usable as viewfinder-+
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus LensCanon Zoom Lens (7 elements in 6 groups, 1 aspherical)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0038.00 - 152.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)34
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.360.17 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6047
Macro focus range (cm)20 - 601 - 47
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast detection5- and 1-point Contrast Detect
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-Real-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
1↑Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)1.82
Rear display resolution (dots)85,00086,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)510
Exposure
Iso settings64 - 320Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • and fluorescent
  • daylight
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.5EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP multi-patternEvaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot Metering (frame is fixed to the center)
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Sports, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene+ Portrait, Landscape+ Portrait, Cuisine, Beach, Snow, Candle, FireworksPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Super Macro
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto w/ slow synchro
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash on w/ slow synchro
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.7ft (0.2m)-12.1ft (3.7m); Tele 0.7ft (0.2m)-6.9ft. (2.1m)Normal: 1.5-9.8 ft./47cm-3.0m (W), 1.5-6.6 ft./47cm-2.0m (T); Macro: 1.0-1.5 ft./30-47cm (W/T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)46-
Included memory type14MB built-in memory, 32MB xD-Picture card-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-2.12
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.3-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)7-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.58
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.08
Startup time (s)-1.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-10
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-400
Battery form factor2 x AA or 1 x CR-V32 x AA
Usable battery types
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA alkaline disposable2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)--
Software
Included software
  • olympus master software
  • drivers
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex / imagebrowser
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows



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