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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon AW110
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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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon AW100 versus Olympus FE-45, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was manufactured 2 years later than the FE-45 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the AW100 grades versus the FE-45 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Olympus FE-45

 AW100 FE-45 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Nikon AW100

 FE-45 AW100 

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Olympus FE-45

 AW100 FE-45 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the AW100 against the FE-45.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and FE-45 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the AW100 and FE-45.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon AW100 to produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent AW100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography highlights
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 Street photography info
Olympus FE-45 Street photography info
55
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography factors
33
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography details
67
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
27
image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Olympus FE-45
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Olympus FE-45
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW100 Olympus FE-45
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 gr (0.39 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 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
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $130