Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung NX200

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung NX200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-45 was brought out 4 years prior to the NX200 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-45 scores versus the NX200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-45 and Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung NX200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-45 against the NX200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and NX200 is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and NX200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-45 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will give you more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.