Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony QX100

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony QX100, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The FE-3010 was launched 5 years earlier than the QX100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-3010 grades against the QX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 offers physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony QX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-3010 vs the QX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and QX100 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and QX100.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-3010 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony QX100 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.