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Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Successor is Nikon A1000
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon A900 and Olympus FE-45, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was announced 7 years after the FE-45 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A900 matches up versus the FE-45 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus FE-45

 A900 FE-45 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2009Newer by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Nikon A900

 FE-45 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus FE-45

 A900 FE-45 
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon A900 enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A900 and the FE-45.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and FE-45 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and FE-45.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A900 to produce more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern A900 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography factors
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decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography info
74
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging factors
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging factors
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Olympus FE-45
 Nikon Coolpix A900Olympus FE-45
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Olympus FE-45
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-23 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 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
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $130