Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W370
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-45 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sony W370
FE-45 | W370 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus FE-45
W370 | FE-45 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sony W370
FE-45 | W370 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Olympus FE-45 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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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 |