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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-F3
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony NEX-C3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-3010 was announced 3 years prior to the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FE-3010 grades versus the NEX-C3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony NEX-C3

 FE-3010 NEX-C3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Olympus FE-3010

 NEX-C3 FE-3010 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony NEX-C3

 FE-3010 NEX-C3 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony NEX-C3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the NEX-C3.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and NEX-C3 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-3010 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-C3 will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Sony NEX-C3
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (225g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Sony NEX-C3
57
weather proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery (400 per charge)
lighter than average in class (225g)
resolution is good (16MP)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography features
32
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Sony NEX-C3
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
27
lighter than average in class (225 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony NEX-C3
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-3010 Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-07 2011-08-22
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 225 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1083
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $140 $343