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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX210 IS versus Olympus FE-45, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was unveiled 18 months later than the FE-45 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX210 IS matches up versus the FE-45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus FE-45

 SX210 IS FE-45 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon SX210 IS

 FE-45 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus FE-45

 SX210 IS FE-45 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS has outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX210 IS versus Olympus FE-45 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS against the FE-45.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and FE-45 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and FE-45.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX210 IS to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX210 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography details
Olympus FE-45 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (220g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
48
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
OM System OM-1 Set to Enhance Autofocus

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Olympus FE-45
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISOlympus FE-45
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Olympus FE-45
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $226 $130