Olympus FE-45 vs Sony HX99

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus FE-45 vs Sony HX99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) feature different sensor measurements.

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The FE-45 was introduced 10 years before the HX99 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-45 scores vs the HX99 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 provides exterior dimensions 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 HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-45 compared to the HX99.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and HX99 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and HX99.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-45 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX99 will deliver greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.