Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony RX1
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony RX1 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Introduced February 2013
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Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony RX1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-3010 was introduced 5 years earlier than the RX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony RX1
| FE-3010 | RX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Olympus FE-3010
| RX1 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2013 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 50 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony RX1
| FE-3010 | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the RX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and RX1 is 97 and 79 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and RX1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-3010 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2013-02-19 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.0-22.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,229k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/4000s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 108 gr (0.24 lb) | 482 gr (1.06 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 93 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2534 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 270 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $140 | $2,798 |
