Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-45

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S9100 vs Olympus FE-45, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was announced 2 years later than the FE-45 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S9100 grades versus the FE-45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Olympus FE-45. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Olympus FE-45 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S9100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-45 has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S9100 versus the FE-45.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and FE-45 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and FE-45.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S9100 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer S9100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.