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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
Olympus FE-45
(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
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-45, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 20 months after the FE-45 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX130 IS scores versus the FE-45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus FE-45

 SX130 IS FE-45 
ReleasedAugust 2010January 2009Newer by 20 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon SX130 IS

 FE-45 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus FE-45

 SX130 IS FE-45 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the FE-45.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and FE-45 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and FE-45.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX130 IS to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SX130 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography information
Olympus FE-45 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average in class (308g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging factors
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Olympus FE-45
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISOlympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Olympus FE-45
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $130