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Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2014
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
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon D30 versus Olympus FE-45, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was announced 5 years after the FE-45 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D30 scores vs the FE-45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Olympus FE-45

 D30 FE-45 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 63 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon D30

 FE-45 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Olympus FE-45

 D30 FE-45 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon D30 enjoys outside measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon D30 versus Olympus FE-45 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the D30 versus the FE-45.

Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and FE-45 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and FE-45.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon D30 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern D30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
33
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography features
Olympus FE-45 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography features
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Travel photography camera
60
environment proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D30
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
44
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon D30 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Olympus FE-45
 Canon PowerShot D30Olympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Olympus FE-45
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-12 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 300 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $130