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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
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Imaging
43
Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Nikon A900
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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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon A1000 and Olympus FE-45, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was released 10 years later than the FE-45 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the A1000 matches up versus the FE-45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus FE-45

 A1000 FE-45 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2009Fresher by 123 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Nikon A1000

 FE-45 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus FE-45

 A1000 FE-45 

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Nikon A1000 and Olympus FE-45 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A1000 against the FE-45.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and FE-45 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and FE-45.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon A1000 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer A1000 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography features
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has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
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image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A1000
Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
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rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of mic jack
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image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Olympus FE-45
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Olympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Olympus FE-45
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-01-18 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $477 $130