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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(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
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • Newer Model is Sony HX300
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-45 versus Sony HX200V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was launched 4 years prior to the HX200V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-45 grades against the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sony HX200V

 FE-45 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus FE-45

 HX200V FE-45 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2009More modern by 40 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sony HX200V

 FE-45 HX200V 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-45 versus Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-45 versus the HX200V.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and HX200V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and HX200V.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX200V to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-45
Street photography with Sony HX200V
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-45
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (450 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-45
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
good battery (450 CIPA)
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (583g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery (450 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX200V as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
27
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average (583g)
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Sony HX200V
 Olympus FE-45Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-45 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 583 grams (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 - 450 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $480