Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus FE-45

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus FE-45, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 6 years later than the FE-45 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX610 HS grades against the FE-45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Olympus FE-45. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Olympus FE-45 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS features physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS vs the FE-45.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and FE-45 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and FE-45.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to offer more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.