Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-45
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Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-45 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S120 & Olympus FE-45. The entire galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery & Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Olympus FE-45
S120 | FE-45 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 60 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon S120
FE-45 | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and Olympus FE-45
S120 | FE-45 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and FE-45 is 92 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon S120 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Olympus FE-45 | |
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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 |