Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S930
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S930 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S930 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony S930
FE-3010 | S930 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus FE-3010
S930 | FE-3010 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony S930
FE-3010 | S930 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S930 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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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 |