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Canon D10 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon D10 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Released July 2009
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon D10 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon D10 and Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D10 was launched 6 months after the FE-45 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D10 scores vs the FE-45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Olympus FE-45

 D10 FE-45 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon D10

 FE-45 D10 

Common features in the Canon D10 and Olympus FE-45

 D10 FE-45 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon D10 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon D10 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D10 vs the FE-45.

Canon D10 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and FE-45 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and FE-45.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon D10 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon D10 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography highlights
31
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography details
Olympus FE-45 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
53
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography advice
35
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon D10 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Olympus FE-45
 Canon PowerShot D10Olympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Olympus FE-45
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2009-01-07
Physical type 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 35-105mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 190g (0.42 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $299 $130