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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus FE-45

 SX150 IS FE-45 
RevealedMay 2012January 2009Newer by 41 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon SX150 IS

 FE-45 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus FE-45

 SX150 IS FE-45 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography information
Olympus FE-45 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (130 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography details
64
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (130 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography features
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manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (130 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Olympus FE-45
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISOlympus FE-45
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