Olympus FE-45 vs Sony QX1

Here, we are matching up the Olympus FE-45 versus Sony QX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-45 was revealed 6 years before the QX1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FE-45 matches up against the QX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 and Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 has got external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-45 versus Sony QX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-45 against the QX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and QX1 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and QX1.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FE-45 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony QX1 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.