Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T99
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T99 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T99 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-3010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The full galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony T99
FE-3010 | T99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Olympus FE-3010
T99 | FE-3010 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony T99
FE-3010 | T99 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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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 |