Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma SD10
95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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54 Imaging
39 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma SD10 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)
- 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

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.

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.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 & Sigma SD10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sigma SD10
FE-45 | SD10 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | March 2004 | More recent by 59 months |
Display dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer display (+100k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Olympus FE-45
SD10 | FE-45 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sigma SD10
FE-45 | SD10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Sigma SD10 | |
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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 |