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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was manufactured 2 months later than the FE-45 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A1100 IS grades against the FE-45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Olympus FE-45

 A1100 IS FE-45 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon A1100 IS

 FE-45 A1100 IS 
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Olympus FE-45

 A1100 IS FE-45 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A1100 IS versus the FE-45.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and FE-45 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and FE-45.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon A1100 IS to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography factors
26
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography details
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1100 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging details
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Olympus FE-45
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISOlympus FE-45
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Olympus FE-45
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $160 $130