Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H55
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H55 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H55 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony H55, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FE-3010 was launched 17 months earlier than the H55 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 H55 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H55 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony H55
FE-3010 | H55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus FE-3010
H55 | FE-3010 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony H55
FE-3010 | H55 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony H55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-3010 against the H55.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and H55 is 97 and 92 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and H55.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H55 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H55 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 108 grams (0.24 pounds) | 200 grams (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $140 | $235 |