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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TF1

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TF1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony TF1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was introduced 5 years before the TF1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the FE-3010 matches up versus the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony TF1

 FE-3010 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus FE-3010

 TF1 FE-3010 
RevealedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 54 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony TF1

 FE-3010 TF1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 features external 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 TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-3010 against the TF1.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and TF1 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and TF1.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TF1 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography advice
Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
26
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
environment proofing
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
31
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
40
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Sony TF1
28
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
33
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony TF1
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-07 2013-06-21
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $140 $266