Canon S90 vs Olympus FE-5010
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Canon S90 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Canon S90 vs Olympus FE-5010 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S90 & Olympus FE-5010. The complete galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery & Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Olympus FE-5010
S90 | FE-5010 | |||
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Released | April 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 16 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Canon S90
FE-5010 | S90 |
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Common features in the Canon S90 and Olympus FE-5010
S90 | FE-5010 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon S90 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Olympus FE-5010 | |
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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 |