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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T900

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T900 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T900 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was unveiled at a similar time to the T900 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-3010 matches up vs the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony T900

 FE-3010 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus FE-3010

 T900 FE-3010 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony T900

 FE-3010 T900 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FE-3010 against the T900.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and T900 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and T900.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Sony T900
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comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography details
Sony T900 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
57
environment proofing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography info
Sony T900 Landscape photography info
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has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging advice
Sony T900 Vlogging advice
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony T900
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 gr (0.24 pounds) 143 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $140 $300