Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-45

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was manufactured 2 years later than the FE-45 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A800 grades vs the FE-45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A800 and Olympus FE-45. The entire galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A800 features external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-45 has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A800 versus the FE-45.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and FE-45 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and FE-45.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent A800 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.