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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S2100

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony S2100, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the S2100 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-3010 matches up against the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony S2100

 FE-3010 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus FE-3010

 S2100 FE-3010 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony S2100

 FE-3010 S2100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony S2100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 against the S2100.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and S2100 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and S2100.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography info
Sony S2100 Portrait photography info
26
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography details
Sony S2100 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Sony S2100
33
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography info
Sony S2100 Travel photography info
57
weather proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2100 Landscape photography advice
31
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
27
screen size is decent (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2100 Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony S2100
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $140 $0