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Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon S110
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon S120 versus Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and FE-45 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The S120 was brought out 4 years after the FE-45 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S120 scores against the FE-45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Olympus FE-45

 S120 FE-45 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2009Newer by 60 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon S120

 FE-45 S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Olympus FE-45

 S120 FE-45 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Canon S120 versus Olympus FE-45 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S120 versus the FE-45.

Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and FE-45 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and FE-45.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S120 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon S120 will show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger S120 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography info
42
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography details
Olympus FE-45 Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (217g)
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 Sports photography info
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography factors
67
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competitors (217 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S120
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
57
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
27
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging features
35
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (217 grams)
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Olympus FE-45
 Canon PowerShot S120Olympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Olympus FE-45
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 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 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 grams (0.48 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $449 $130