Clicky

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
Olympus FE-45
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon A2200 and Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

The A2200 was unveiled 2 years after the FE-45 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the A2200 matches up versus the FE-45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus FE-45

 A2200 FE-45 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon A2200

 FE-45 A2200 

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus FE-45

 A2200 FE-45 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2200 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-45 has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2200 and Olympus FE-45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A2200 versus the FE-45.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and FE-45 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and FE-45.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A2200 to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer A2200 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography information
Olympus FE-45 Street photography information
55
lighter than average in class (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography factors
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography information
70
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2200
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Canon A2200 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Olympus FE-45
 Canon PowerShot A2200Olympus FE-45
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Olympus FE-45
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 280 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $139 $130