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Canon S90 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon S90 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Successor is Canon S95
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon S90 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon S90 and Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S90 (1/1.7") and FE-5010 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S90 was launched 16 months after the FE-5010 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S90 matches up against the FE-5010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Olympus FE-5010

 S90 FE-5010 
ReleasedApril 2010January 2009Newer by 16 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon S90

 FE-5010 S90 

Common features in the Canon S90 and Olympus FE-5010

 S90 FE-5010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon S90 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon S90 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S90 and Olympus FE-5010 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S90 vs the FE-5010.

Canon S90 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and FE-5010 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S90 and FE-5010.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S90 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus FE-5010 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher S90 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon S90 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography details
40
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S90
Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average (130 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography details
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
63
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
60
lighter than average (130 grams)
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon S90 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Olympus FE-5010
 Canon PowerShot S90Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot S90 Olympus FE-5010
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-04-08 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 130g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 185 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-6L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $599 $130