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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Launched December 2012
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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-45 versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very close but the FE-45 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-45 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the EX2F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-45 grades against the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Samsung EX2F

 FE-45 EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus FE-45

 EX2F FE-45 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2009More modern by 48 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Samsung EX2F

 FE-45 EX2F 
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-45 versus Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-45 and the EX2F.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-45 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung EX2F will result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography features
Samsung EX2F Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography features
Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography factors
Samsung EX2F Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (294g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging highlights
Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
71
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than others in class (294 grams)
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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus FE-45Samsung EX2F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus FE-45 Samsung EX2F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/1.4-2.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 142 grams (0.31 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 48
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 209
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $478