Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony QX30

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony QX30, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched 6 years earlier than the QX30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-3010 grades against the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony QX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the QX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and QX30 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and QX30.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony QX30 to show more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.