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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
97 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX400V 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 HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony HX300
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony HX400V, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the HX400V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FE-3010 grades versus the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 FE-3010 HX400V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Olympus FE-3010

		

		

			
 HX400V FE-3010 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 62 months
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 FE-3010 HX400V 
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 against the HX400V.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX400V size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and HX400V is 97 and 62 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and HX400V.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX400V to produce extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
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 features face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
51
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-3010 Street photography features
Sony HX400V Street photography features
63
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
50
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography information
Sony HX400V Sports photography information
33
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proof
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
55
 amazing zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 offers tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography info
Sony HX400V Travel photography info
57
 weather proof
 built-in flash
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
53
 good  resolution (20MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography features
Sony HX400V Landscape photography features
31
 has image stabilization (Digital)
 weather proof
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
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 has image stabilization (Digital)
 features face detect focusing
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have mic socket
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 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have microphone port
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (660g)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony HX400V
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
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 All around 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
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 Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $140 $448