Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A700

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony A700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.