Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Revealed May 2011
- Replacement is Nikon P310
(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
Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe P300 was brought out 2 years after the FE-45 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P300 scores vs the FE-45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P300 and Olympus FE-45. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P300 Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Olympus FE-45
P300 | FE-45 | |||
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Introduced | May 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 30 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Nikon P300
FE-45 | P300 |
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Common features in the Nikon P300 and Olympus FE-45
P300 | FE-45 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 has external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus FE-45 has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P300 versus the FE-45.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the P300 and FE-45 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and FE-45.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon P300 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern P300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P300 | Olympus FE-45 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P300 | Olympus FE-45 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-05-31 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 189g (0.42 lbs) | 142g (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 | 240 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $500 | $130 |