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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S930

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S930 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 S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S930 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S930, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched very close to the S930 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-3010 grades versus the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony S930

 FE-3010 S930 
Display sizing2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus FE-3010

 S930 FE-3010 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony S930

 FE-3010 S930 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 offers external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the S930.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and S930 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and S930.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-3010 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Sony S930
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offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography features
Sony S930 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography advice
Sony S930 Travel photography advice
57
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging advice
Sony S930 Vlogging advice
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has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (320 x 240 pxls)
no mic support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony S930
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 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 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 grams (0.24 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $140 $219