Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony QX30
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony QX30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony QX30
FE-3010 | QX30 | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | " | Bigger screen (+2.7") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Olympus FE-3010
QX30 | FE-3010 | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | January 2009 | Newer by 68 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony QX30
FE-3010 | QX30 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony QX30 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 | |
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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 |