Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-45
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Canon A1200 and Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A1200 was revealed 2 years after the FE-45 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A1200 grades versus the FE-45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Olympus FE-45. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery & Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Olympus FE-45
| A1200 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon A1200
| FE-45 | A1200 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Olympus FE-45
| A1200 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Canon A1200 and Olympus FE-45 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A1200 versus the FE-45.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and FE-45 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and FE-45.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A1200 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer A1200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Olympus FE-45 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Olympus FE-45 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 185g (0.41 pounds) | 142g (0.31 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 200 shots | - |
| Battery format | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $109 | $130 |