Olympus FE-45 vs Sony H90

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-45 and Sony H90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was revealed 4 years before the H90 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the FE-45 matches up vs the H90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys 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 H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-45 and Sony H90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-45 versus the H90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and H90 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and H90.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H90 to give extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.