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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A380

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A380 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Previous Model is Sony A350
  • Refreshed by Sony A390
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A380 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and A380 (14MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-45 was launched 7 months before the A380 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-45 scores vs the A380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sony A380

 FE-45 A380 

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus FE-45

 A380 FE-45 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 7 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sony A380

 FE-45 A380 
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 has got physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A380 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-45 vs the A380.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and A380 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and A380.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-45 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A380 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-45
Portrait photography with Sony A380
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography advice
Sony A380 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography details
Sony A380 Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography info
Sony A380 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
53
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (500 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography advice
Sony A380 Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
61
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging information
Sony A380 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
9
no video recording
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Sony A380
 Olympus FE-45Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-45 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-01-07 2009-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 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) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lbs) 519g (1.14 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $899