Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A500
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A500 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched August 2009
- Refreshed by Sony A560
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Below, we are comparing the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony A500, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the A500 (12MP) is very comparable but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FE-3010 was brought out 7 months prior to the A500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-3010 scores versus the A500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony A500
| FE-3010 | A500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Olympus FE-3010
| A500 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2009 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony A500
| FE-3010 | A500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony A500 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 vs the A500.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and A500 is 97 and 63 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and A500.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The FE-3010 uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A500 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2009-08-27 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 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 | - | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| Max 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) | - |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone 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 lbs) | 630 grams (1.39 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 772 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 520 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
| 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/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $140 | $638 |