Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A9 II
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2009
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- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Announced October 2019
- Superseded the Sony A9
Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A9 II Overview
Below, we are matching up the Olympus FE-45 and Sony A9 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FE-45 was manufactured 11 years before the A9 II which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FE-45 grades versus the A9 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A9 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sony A9 II
FE-45 | A9 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Olympus FE-45
A9 II | FE-45 | |||
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Announced | October 2019 | January 2009 | More modern by 130 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Clearer display (+1210k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sony A9 II
FE-45 | A9 II | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-45 and Sony A9 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-45 and the A9 II.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and A9 II is 95 and 62 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and A9 II.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-45 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A9 II will offer you more detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A9 II Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus FE-45 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2019-10-03 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 693 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 20.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lb) | 678 grams (1.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 690 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Retail cost | $130 | $4,498 |