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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(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
Samsung SL30
(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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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Samsung SL30

 FE-45 SL30 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Olympus FE-45

 SL30 FE-45 

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Samsung SL30

 FE-45 SL30 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
24
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography info
Samsung SL30 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-45
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography information
Samsung SL30 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL30 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
25
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Olympus FE-45 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Samsung SL30
 Olympus FE-45Samsung 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