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Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma fp

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Sigma fp front
Portability
84
Imaging
76
Features
79
Overall
77

Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma fp Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Successor is Sigma fp L
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma fp Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus FE-45 and Sigma fp, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and fp (25MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FE-45 was released 11 years earlier than the fp and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-45 scores vs the fp in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sigma fp

 FE-45 fp 

Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Olympus FE-45

 fp FE-45 
ReleasedJuly 2019January 2009Fresher by 127 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sigma fp

 FE-45 fp 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma fp Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 provides external 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 fp has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-45 and Sigma fp in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-45 vs the fp.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma fp size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and fp is 95 and 84 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma fp top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma fp Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and fp.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-45 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma fp will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FE-45 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma fp sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma fp Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma fp Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma fp as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
85
manual focus
high megapixels (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography info
Sigma fp Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography details
Sigma fp Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
78
weather proofing
comes with touch focus
high megapixels (25 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma fp Landscape photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
83
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
high megapixels (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
37
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sigma fp Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Sigma fp
 Olympus FE-45Sigma fp
General Information
Company Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus FE-45 Sigma fp
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-07 2019-07-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 422g (0.93 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
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
Battery model - BP-51
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 wec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $2,050