Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Launched February 2009
- Newer Model is Nikon L110
(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
- Released January 2009
Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview
Here is a detailed review of the Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe L100 was revealed around the same time to the FE-45 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L100 scores against the FE-45 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Olympus FE-45. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus FE-45
L100 | FE-45 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Nikon L100
FE-45 | L100 |
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Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus FE-45
L100 | FE-45 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | January 2009 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L100 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 based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the L100 vs the FE-45.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and FE-45 is 79 and 95 respectively.
Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and FE-45.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account.
Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L100 | Olympus FE-45 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Olympus FE-45 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 360 gr (0.79 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 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 ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $399 | $130 |