Olympus FE-45 vs Sony TX9

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus FE-45 and Sony TX9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was introduced 18 months prior to the TX9 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-45 scores versus the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-45 comes with 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) and the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Olympus FE-45 and Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FE-45 against the TX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and TX9.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX9 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be behind in sensor tech.