Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-45

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was launched 3 years later than the FE-45 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A1300 grades against the FE-45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Olympus FE-45. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery & Olympus FE-45 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1300 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1300 vs Olympus FE-45 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A1300 vs the FE-45.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and FE-45 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and FE-45.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A1300 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent A1300 should have an advantage in sensor technology.