Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony H55

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.