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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX280 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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-45, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was revealed 4 years after the FE-45 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX270 HS matches up vs the FE-45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Olympus FE-45

 SX270 HS FE-45 
RevealedMarch 2013January 2009More modern by 52 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Canon SX270 HS

 FE-45 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Olympus FE-45

 SX270 HS FE-45 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS features external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX270 HS and the FE-45.

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and FE-45 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and FE-45.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX270 HS to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography factors
34
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with Olympus FE-45
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (233 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography information
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography information
36
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than others (233 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (210 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography factors
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging features
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (233g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Olympus FE-45
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSOlympus FE-45
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Olympus FE-45
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-21 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" 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 210 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $284 $130