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Nikon D300S vs Olympus FE-45

Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Nikon D300S front
 
Olympus FE-45 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Nikon D300S vs Olympus FE-45 Key Specs

Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 938g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Released November 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon D300
  • Later Model is Nikon D600
Olympus FE-45
(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
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Nikon D300S vs Olympus FE-45 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D300S and Olympus FE-45, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the D300S (12MP) and the FE-45 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the D300S (APS-C) and FE-45 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The D300S was launched 11 months after the FE-45 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D300S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D300S matches up vs the FE-45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300S over the Olympus FE-45

 D300S FE-45 
ReleasedNovember 2009January 2009More modern by 11 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Nikon D300S

 FE-45 D300S 

Common features in the Nikon D300S and Olympus FE-45

 D300S FE-45 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon D300S vs Olympus FE-45 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D300S comes with outside measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-45 has sizing of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the D300S against the FE-45.

Nikon D300S vs Olympus FE-45 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D300S and FE-45 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Nikon D300S vs Olympus FE-45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D300S vs Olympus FE-45 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D300S and FE-45.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D300S due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D300S will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern D300S provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D300S vs Olympus FE-45 sensor size comparison

Nikon D300S vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300S vs Olympus FE-45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D300S
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
63
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D300S
Street photography with Olympus FE-45
52
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (938g)
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D300S Sports photography information
Olympus FE-45 Sports photography information
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D300S as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Travel photography camera
48
environment proof
built-in flash
more heavy than average in class (938g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D300S as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-45 as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300S Vlogging features
Olympus FE-45 Vlogging features
22
includes face detect focus
does have microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than average in class (938g)
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon D300S vs Olympus FE-45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300S and Olympus FE-45
 Nikon D300SOlympus FE-45
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D300S Olympus FE-45
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-11-16 2009-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 51 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (24 fps), 320 x 240 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 938g (2.07 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 787 not tested
Other
Battery life 950 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash Type I/SD/SDHC xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Two Single
Cost at release $1,630 $130