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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W220 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W220 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-45 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-45 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was revealed around the same time to the W220 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-45 scores vs the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sony W220

 FE-45 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus FE-45

 W220 FE-45 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sony W220

 FE-45 W220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. 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 W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-45 and Sony W220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-45 and the W220.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and W220.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W220 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
Landscape photography with Sony W220
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
Vlogging with Sony W220
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Sony W220
 Olympus FE-45Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-45 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $160