Canon G11 vs Olympus FE-45
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Canon G11 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Released December 2009
- Replacement is Canon G12
(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
- Introduced January 2009
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Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon G11 vs Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the G11 (1/1.7") and FE-45 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe G11 was manufactured 12 months later than the FE-45 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the G11 matches up vs the FE-45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Olympus FE-45
| G11 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2009 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.8" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon G11
| FE-45 | G11 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon G11 and Olympus FE-45
| G11 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Canon G11 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G11 has outside dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G11 against the FE-45.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G11 and FE-45 is 83 and 95 respectively.
Canon G11 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and FE-45.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The G11 provides the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The more modern G11 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon G11 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G11 | Olympus FE-45 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot G11 | Olympus FE-45 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-12-16 | 2009-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.8 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 375 grams (0.83 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 169 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NB-7L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $600 | $130 |
