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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Olympus FE-45
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-45 and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was brought out 12 months prior to the S2100 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-45 matches up against the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sony S2100

 FE-45 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus FE-45

 S2100 FE-45 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sony S2100

 FE-45 S2100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 provides outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-45 versus the S2100.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and S2100.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony S2100 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-45 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2100 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography highlights
Sony S2100 Sports photography highlights
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography factors
Sony S2100 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography details
Sony S2100 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
27
nice screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging info
Sony S2100 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Sony S2100
 Olympus FE-45Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-45 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 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 Overall 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 feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $0