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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX350

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX350 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced December 2016
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX350 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX350, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched 9 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FE-3010 scores against the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony HX350

 FE-3010 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Olympus FE-3010

 HX350 FE-3010 
IntroducedDecember 2016January 2009Newer by 96 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony HX350

 FE-3010 HX350 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys outside 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 HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 versus the HX350.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and HX350 is 97 and 62 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and HX350.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Sony HX350
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography details
Sony HX350 Sports photography details
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (652g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography details
Sony HX350 Landscape photography details
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Sony HX350
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
27
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (652 grams)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony HX350
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 2016-12-20
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 gr (0.24 pounds) 652 gr (1.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $140 -