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Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma SD10

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Sigma SD10 front
Portability
54
Imaging
39
Features
27
Overall
34

Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma SD10 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
Sigma SD10
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 1600)
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Announced March 2004
  • Succeeded the Sigma SD9
  • Updated by Sigma SD14
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma SD10 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma SD10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-45 was released 4 years later than the SD10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FE-45 scores against the SD10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sigma SD10

 FE-45 SD10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009March 2004More recent by 59 months
Display dimensions2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k130kClearer display (+100k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Olympus FE-45

 SD10 FE-45 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sigma SD10

 FE-45 SD10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma SD10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 and the SD10.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma SD10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and SD10 is 95 and 54 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma SD10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and SD10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-45 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus FE-45 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern FE-45 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma SD10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography info
Sigma SD10 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography features
Sigma SD10 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography features
Sigma SD10 Sports photography features
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
Travel photography with Sigma SD10
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
29
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (950 grams)
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography information
Sigma SD10 Landscape photography information
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
41
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sigma SA mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging information
Sigma SD10 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Sigma SD10
 Olympus FE-45Sigma SD10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus FE-45 Sigma SD10
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-01-07 2004-03-19
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 2268 x 1512
Highest native ISO 1600 800
Highest boosted ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 1.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 130 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 950g (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Compact Flash Type I or II
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $198