Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus FE-45
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- 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
- Released January 2009
Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe A3300 IS was launched 2 years later than the FE-45 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A3300 IS grades versus the FE-45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Olympus FE-45. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Olympus FE-45
A3300 IS | FE-45 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2009 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon A3300 IS
FE-45 | A3300 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus FE-45
A3300 IS | FE-45 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus FE-45 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS against the FE-45.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and FE-45 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and FE-45.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3300 IS to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger A3300 IS will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Olympus FE-45 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Olympus FE-45 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 149 gr (0.33 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 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 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 life | 230 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $200 | $130 |