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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX90V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was brought out 7 years before the HX90V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FE-3010 grades against the HX90V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony HX90V

 FE-3010 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Olympus FE-3010

 HX90V FE-3010 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2009More modern by 76 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony HX90V

 FE-3010 HX90V 
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 against the HX90V.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and HX90V is 97 and 91 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and HX90V.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX90V to show greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Sony HX90V
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography advice
Sony HX90V Sports photography advice
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (360 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography factors
Sony HX90V Travel photography factors
57
weather sealing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
76
good battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography information
Sony HX90V Landscape photography information
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging information
Sony HX90V Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
75
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony HX90V
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2015-04-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 gr (0.24 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 360 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $140 $440