Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A230
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-108mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 108g - 93 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A230 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony A230, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is pretty close but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FE-3010 was released 4 months before the A230 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FE-3010 scores versus the A230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony A230
| FE-3010 | A230 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Olympus FE-3010
| A230 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony A230
| FE-3010 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2009 |  | May 2009 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 features physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 vs the A230.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and A230 is 97 and 69 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and A230.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FE-3010 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus FE-3010 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2009-05-18 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 108 grams (0.24 pounds) | 490 grams (1.08 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 photos |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $140 | $569 |