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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2000

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2000 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 S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-45 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was revealed 12 months prior to the S2000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-45 grades versus the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sony S2000

 FE-45 S2000 

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus FE-45

 S2000 FE-45 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sony S2000

 FE-45 S2000 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-45 compared to the S2000.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and S2000.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older FE-45 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography details
Sony S2000 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-45
Sports photography with Sony S2000
26
image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography advice
Sony S2000 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography info
Sony S2000 Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
no manual control
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
screen is a good size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging factors
Sony S2000 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Sony S2000
 Olympus FE-45Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-45 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $225