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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A200

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2009
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A230
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A200 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A200, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is pretty similar but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-3010 was introduced 6 months later than the A200 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the FE-3010 grades against the A200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony A200

 FE-3010 A200 

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus FE-3010

 A200 FE-3010 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony A200

 FE-3010 A200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009July 2008Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 vs the A200.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and A200 is 97 and 66 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and A200.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-3010 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus FE-3010 will offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A200 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography features
Sony A200 Sports photography features
33
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Sony A200
57
weather sealing
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
46
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography factors
Sony A200 Landscape photography factors
31
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
9
can't record video
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony A200
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-01-07 2008-07-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 grams (0.24 pounds) 572 grams (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Compact Flash
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $140 $100