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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A33

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Olympus FE-45 front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A33 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony A35
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A33 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-45 over the Sony A33

 FE-45 A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Olympus FE-45

 A33 FE-45 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus FE-45 and Sony A33

 FE-45 A33 
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A33 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-45 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A33 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Street photography factors
Sony A33 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Sports photography info
Sony A33 Sports photography info
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery power (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Travel photography highlights
Sony A33 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (340 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Landscape photography info
Sony A33 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
not so great battery power (340 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-45 Vlogging highlights
Sony A33 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
77
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
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Olympus FE-45 vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-45 and Sony A33
 Olympus FE-45Sony SLT-A33
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-45 Sony SLT-A33
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-01-07 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 500 gr (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 62 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 591
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $230