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Nikon D3000 vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
69
Imaging
51
Features
36
Overall
45
Nikon D3000 front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Nikon D3000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Superseded the Nikon D40
  • Later Model is Nikon D3100
Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon D3000 versus Olympus FE-45, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D3000 (10MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is fairly close but the D3000 (APS-C) and FE-45 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The D3000 was revealed 12 months later than the FE-45 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3000 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the D3000 matches up vs the FE-45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Olympus FE-45

 D3000 FE-45 
AnnouncedDecember 2009January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Nikon D3000

 FE-45 D3000 

Common features in the Nikon D3000 and Olympus FE-45

 D3000 FE-45 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Olympus FE-45 has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having 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 utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the D3000 versus the FE-45.

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D3000 and FE-45 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3000 and FE-45.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizing. The D3000 offers the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The newer D3000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3000 Portrait photography features
Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography features
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3000 Street photography info
Olympus FE-45 Street photography info
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D3000
Sports photography with Olympus FE-45
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
low battery (500 per charge)
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3000 Travel photography details
Olympus FE-45 Travel photography details
45
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (500 per charge)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3000 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
low battery (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D3000
Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
9
lack of video recording
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon D3000 vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3000 and Olympus FE-45
 Nikon D3000Olympus FE-45
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D3000 Olympus FE-45
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-12-11 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 grams (1.18 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL9a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $130