Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A33

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A33, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the FE-45 (10MP) and A33 (14MP) and the FE-45 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The FE-45 was introduced 19 months before the A33 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-45 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-45 scores vs the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-45 & Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-45 Gallery & Sony A33 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-45 features 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 A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-45 against the A33.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-45 and A33 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-45 and A33.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-45 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A33 will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FE-45 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.