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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W800

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W800 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W800 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus FE-45 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was introduced 6 years before the W800 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the FE-45 grades vs the W800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sony W800

 FE-45 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Olympus FE-45

 W800 FE-45 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 62 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sony W800

 FE-45 W800 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-45 and Sony W800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 and the W800.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-45 and W800.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W800 to deliver more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography info
Sony W800 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography details
Sony W800 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography details
Sony W800 Sports photography details
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W800 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography advice
Sony W800 Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
Vlogging with Sony W800
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
33
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (125g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Sony W800
 Olympus FE-45Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-45 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $90