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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX150

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX150 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-45 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was announced 4 years before the WX150 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FE-45 matches up against the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sony WX150

 FE-45 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Olympus FE-45

 WX150 FE-45 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 38 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sony WX150

 FE-45 WX150 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 has outer measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-45 and Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 and the WX150.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-45 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-45 and WX150.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX150 to resolve greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX150 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
MP count decent (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography advice
Sony WX150 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography factors
Sony WX150 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others (133 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography information
Sony WX150 Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
45
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-45
Vlogging with Sony WX150
25
image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Sony WX150
 Olympus FE-45Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-45 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 56 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
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $300