Olympus FE-45 vs Sony HX300

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus FE-45 versus Sony HX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was released 5 years earlier than the HX300 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-45 grades vs the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-45 versus Sony HX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-45 and the HX300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and HX300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and HX300.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX300 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.