Olympus FE-45 vs Sony G3
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-45 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FE-45 was released at a similar time to the G3 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FE-45 matches up against the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-45 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sony G3
| FE-45 | G3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus FE-45
| G3 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sony G3
| FE-45 | G3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2009 |  | January 2009 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus FE-45 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys 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 Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-45 vs Sony G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-45 vs the G3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and G3.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony G3 Specifications
| Olympus FE-45 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus FE-45 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2009-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lb) | 185 gr (0.41 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $130 | $200 |