Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A850
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A850 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)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Launched April 2010
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A850 Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony A850, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and A850 (25MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FE-3010 was released 15 months prior to the A850 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the A850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony A850
| FE-3010 | A850 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Olympus FE-3010
| A850 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 15 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony A850
| FE-3010 | A850 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony A850 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the A850.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and A850 is 97 and 54 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and A850.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-3010 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A850 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A850 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2010-04-15 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6048 x 4032 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 108 gr (0.24 pounds) | 895 gr (1.97 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1415 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 880 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
| Retail price | $140 | $0 |
