Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX30

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-45 was introduced 3 years prior to the WX30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-45 grades against the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-45 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-45 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-45 has exterior 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) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FE-45 and the WX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-45 and WX30.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX30 to produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FE-45 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.