Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-45
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Launched May 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
- Successor is Canon SX160 IS
(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
- Revealed January 2009

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus FE-45, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was introduced 3 years after the FE-45 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX150 IS grades vs the FE-45 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Olympus FE-45. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus FE-45
SX150 IS | FE-45 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 41 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon SX150 IS
FE-45 | SX150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus FE-45
SX150 IS | FE-45 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus FE-45 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS versus the FE-45.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and FE-45 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and FE-45.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX150 IS to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Olympus FE-45 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Olympus FE-45 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-05-14 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 306 grams (0.67 pounds) | 142 grams (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 life | 130 photos | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $249 | $130 |