Nikon AW110 vs Olympus FE-45

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon AW110 vs Olympus FE-45, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and FE-45 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was unveiled 4 years after the FE-45 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the AW110 scores against the FE-45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Olympus FE-45. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW110 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Nikon AW110 vs Olympus FE-45 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the AW110 against the FE-45.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and FE-45 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and FE-45.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon AW110 to provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher AW110 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.