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Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Released January 2009
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A2300 and Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was released 3 years later than the FE-45 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A2300 grades versus the FE-45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Olympus FE-45

 A2300 FE-45 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 38 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon A2300

 FE-45 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Olympus FE-45

 A2300 FE-45 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-45 has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2300 and Olympus FE-45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A2300 against the FE-45.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and FE-45 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and FE-45.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A2300 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern A2300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography advice
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography information
Olympus FE-45 Street photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Olympus FE-45
31
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (125g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (210 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
33
decently wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging info
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging info
30
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Olympus FE-45
 Canon PowerShot A2300Olympus FE-45
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Olympus FE-45
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 210 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $139 $130