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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony QX30

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony QX30 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony QX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony QX30

 FE-3010 QX30 
Screen sizing2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Olympus FE-3010

 QX30 FE-3010 
IntroducedSeptember 2014January 2009Newer by 68 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony QX30

 FE-3010 QX30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

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

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography information
Sony QX30 Portrait photography information
26
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Sony QX30
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Sony QX30
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography advice
Sony QX30 Travel photography advice
57
environment sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
provides touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography info
Sony QX30 Landscape photography info
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small ( inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Sony QX30
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony QX30
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Category Ultracompact Lens-style
Introduced 2009-01-07 2014-09-03
Physical type Ultracompact Lens-style
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" -
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On None
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108g (0.24 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 - 200 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Retail price $140 $348