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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
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Fujifilm X30 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X20
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and FE-45 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was announced 5 years later than the FE-45 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the FE-45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Olympus FE-45

 Fujifilm X30 FE-45 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2009More recent by 69 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Fujifilm X30

 FE-45 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus FE-45

 Fujifilm X30 FE-45 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 provides external dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus FE-45 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the FE-45.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and FE-45 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and FE-45.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X30 will result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography information
Olympus FE-45 Street photography information
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (2/3")
heavier than others (423 grams)
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography factors
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography advice
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better than average battery life (470 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (423 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
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image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X30
Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
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decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (423g)
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image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus FE-45
 Fujifilm X30Olympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X30 Olympus FE-45
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-08-26 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 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 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 423g (0.93 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 470 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $499 $130