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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX260 HS
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Olympus FE-45, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 3 years after the FE-45 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the FE-45 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Olympus FE-45

 SX240 HS FE-45 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon SX240 HS

 FE-45 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Olympus FE-45

 SX240 HS FE-45 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-45 has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX240 HS versus Olympus FE-45 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS against the FE-45.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and FE-45 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and FE-45.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX240 HS to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
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focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (224g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography details
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competitors (224 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (230 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging details
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (224 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Olympus FE-45
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSOlympus FE-45
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Olympus FE-45
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 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 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 230 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $130