Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-45
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Canon SX210 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
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Olympus FE-45. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus FE-45
SX210 IS | FE-45 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon SX210 IS
FE-45 | SX210 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus FE-45
SX210 IS | FE-45 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Olympus FE-45 | |
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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 |