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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T99

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T99 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 T99
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T99 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the T99 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-3010 scores against the T99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony T99

 FE-3010 T99 

Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Olympus FE-3010

 T99 FE-3010 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony T99

 FE-3010 T99 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T99 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 against the T99.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and T99 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T99 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and T99.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony T99 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T99 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Sony T99
26
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Sony T99 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography features
Sony T99 Sports photography features
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography factors
Sony T99 Travel photography factors
57
environment proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T99 as a Landscape photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging details
Sony T99 Vlogging details
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony T99
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108g (0.24 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $140 $179