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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX210 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX240 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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus Olympus FE-45, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was released 2 years later than the FE-45 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX230 HS scores vs the FE-45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Olympus FE-45

 SX230 HS FE-45 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 31 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon SX230 HS

 FE-45 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Olympus FE-45

 SX230 HS FE-45 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX230 HS features physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX230 HS versus Olympus FE-45 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS vs the FE-45.

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and FE-45 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and FE-45.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX230 HS to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (223g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX230 HS
Sports photography with Olympus FE-45
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography details
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography details
61
lighter than others (223g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX230 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
41
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (223 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Olympus FE-45
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSOlympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Olympus FE-45
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $399 $130