Olympus FE-45 vs Sony HX5
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony HX5 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
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Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-45 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly similar but the FE-45 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FE-45 was launched 17 months before the HX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FE-45 matches up against the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-45 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sony HX5
| FE-45 | HX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Olympus FE-45
| HX5 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sony HX5
| FE-45 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 comes with outer 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 HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FE-45 against the HX5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and HX5.
All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The FE-45 offers the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more aged FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Olympus FE-45 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus FE-45 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) | 200 grams (0.44 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $130 | $275 |