Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX500
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33 Features
14 Overall
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Old Model is Sony WX350
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On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-45 and Sony WX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-45 was introduced 7 years prior to the WX500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-45 scores against the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-45 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sony WX500
| FE-45 | WX500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Olympus FE-45
| WX500 | FE-45 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2015 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 76 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sony WX500
| FE-45 | WX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-45 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-45 and Sony WX500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-45 vs the WX500.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-45 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and WX500.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to show more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-45 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
| Olympus FE-45 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-45 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2015-04-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 grams (0.31 lb) | 236 grams (0.52 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 360 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $130 | $348 |