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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W370 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus FE-45 and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was brought out 12 months before the W370 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-45 scores against the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sony W370

 FE-45 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus FE-45

 W370 FE-45 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sony W370

 FE-45 W370 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-45 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-45 and Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-45 and the W370.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and W370.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W370 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography highlights
Sony W370 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography details
Sony W370 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-45
Landscape photography with Sony W370
26
image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging highlights
Sony W370 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Sony W370
 Olympus FE-45Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-45 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $230