Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung NX1100

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-45 versus Samsung NX1100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FE-45 was introduced 5 years prior to the NX1100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-45 matches up vs the NX1100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-45 and Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 features outer dimensions 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 NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-45 versus Samsung NX1100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-45 and the NX1100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and NX1100 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and NX1100.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-45 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will deliver extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.