Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A560

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A560, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very close but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the A560 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the FE-3010 scores versus the A560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the FE-3010 against the A560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and A560 is 97 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and A560.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-3010 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A560 will render more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.