Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony RX10 IV

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony RX10 IV, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 9 years before the RX10 IV which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-3010 scores against the RX10 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 has physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-3010 versus the RX10 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and RX10 IV is 97 and 52 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and RX10 IV.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-3010 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will deliver more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.