Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A700
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
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- 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Announced December 2007
- Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
- Refreshed by Sony A77
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Below, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony A700, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-3010 was released 13 months later than the A700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-3010 grades against the A700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony A700
| FE-3010 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2009 |  | December 2007 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Olympus FE-3010
| A700 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony A700
| FE-3010 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. 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 A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-3010 against the A700.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and A700 is 97 and 58 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and A700.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The FE-3010 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The newer FE-3010 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A700 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2009-01-07 | 2007-12-19 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 108 gr (0.24 lb) | 768 gr (1.69 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 581 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Card slots | One | Two |
| Launch pricing | $140 | $1,000 |