Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL30
95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
24
Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Also referred to as ES15
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The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus FE-45 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-45 was introduced very close to the SL30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FE-45 scores versus the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 and Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Samsung SL30
| FE-45 | SL30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Olympus FE-45
| SL30 | FE-45 |
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Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Samsung SL30
| FE-45 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2009 | February 2009 | Similar generation | |
| Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display dimensions | 2.5" | 2.5" | Equal display measurement | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus FE-45 versus Samsung SL30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FE-45 compared to the SL30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and SL30.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you have to take the production date of the products into consideration.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Olympus FE-45 | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus FE-45 | Samsung SL30 |
| Also referred to as | - | ES15 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lb) | 140 gr (0.31 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $130 | $93 |