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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S950

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S950 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 S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S950 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S950, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was announced within a month of the S950 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the FE-3010 grades versus the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony S950

 FE-3010 S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Olympus FE-3010

 S950 FE-3010 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony S950

 FE-3010 S950 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S950 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-3010 against the S950.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and S950 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and S950.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus FE-3010 to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography highlights
Sony S950 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S950 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Sony S950
57
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography details
Sony S950 Landscape photography details
31
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging features
Sony S950 Vlogging features
28
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony S950
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $140 $130