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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony QX10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus FE-45 vs Sony QX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-45 was brought out 5 years before the QX10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the FE-45 matches up vs the QX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sony QX10

 FE-45 QX10 
Display dimension2.5""Larger display (+2.5")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus FE-45

 QX10 FE-45 
LaunchedSeptember 2013January 2009Fresher by 56 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sony QX10

 FE-45 QX10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-45 vs Sony QX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-45 and the QX10.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and QX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and QX10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony QX10 to produce greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older FE-45 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography information
Sony QX10 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-45
Street photography with Sony QX10
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (105 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography info
Sony QX10 Sports photography info
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography features
Sony QX10 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (105 grams)
includes focus by touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography factors
Sony QX10 Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (220 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX10 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (105g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
no mic jack
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Sony QX10
 Olympus FE-45Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-45 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Revealed 2009-01-07 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
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 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" -
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1440x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lbs) 105g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 220 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $250