Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX10

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus FE-45 versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was manufactured 24 months prior to the WX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-45 grades against the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-45 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-45 versus Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 vs the WX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and WX10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX10 to render more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FE-45 will be behind in sensor innovation.