Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S2100
97 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony S2100
FE-3010 | S2100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus FE-3010
S2100 | FE-3010 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony S2100
FE-3010 | S2100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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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 |