Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A7R IV
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![Olympus FE-45 front Olympus FE-45 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-45/Olympus-FE-45-front.jpg)
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Launched July 2019
- Replaced the Sony A7R III
- New Model is Sony A7R V
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A7R IV Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-45 and Sony A7R IV, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) feature different sensor size.
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The FE-45 was manufactured 11 years prior to the A7R IV and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-45 grades versus the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A7R IV Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sony A7R IV
FE-45 | A7R IV |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Olympus FE-45
A7R IV | FE-45 | |||
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Launched | July 2019 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 128 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+1210k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sony A7R IV
FE-45 | A7R IV | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-45 and Sony A7R IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-45 versus the A7R IV.
![Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-45-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and A7R IV is 95 and 62 respectively.
![Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-45-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and A7R IV.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-45 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R IV will provide more detail due to its extra 51 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older FE-45 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-45-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-45-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus FE-45 | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2019-07-16 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 61 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 9504 x 6336 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 567 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) | 665 gr (1.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 99 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3344 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 670 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Launch price | $130 | $3,498 |