Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony RX100 II
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony RX100 II 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Launched June 2013
- Older Model is Sony RX100
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 III
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony RX100 II Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony RX100 II, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") have totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FE-3010 was revealed 5 years before the RX100 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-3010 matches up against the RX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony RX100 II
FE-3010 | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Olympus FE-3010
RX100 II | FE-3010 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | January 2009 | Fresher by 54 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony RX100 II
FE-3010 | RX100 II | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony RX100 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-3010 against the RX100 II.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and RX100 II is 97 and 89 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and RX100 II.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FE-3010 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 II will provide extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
Type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2013-06-27 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 108g (0.24 lb) | 281g (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 483 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $140 | $598 |