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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released July 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was manufactured 7 months later than the FE-45 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the FE-45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Olympus FE-45

 Fujifilm A170 FE-45 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Fujifilm A170

 FE-45 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus FE-45

 Fujifilm A170 FE-45 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-45 has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm A170 and Olympus FE-45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the FE-45.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and FE-45 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and FE-45.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm A170 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Street photography highlights
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography information
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography information
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Olympus FE-45
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Olympus FE-45
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Olympus FE-45
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3664 x 2748 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $80 $130