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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX1

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX1 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 TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very similar but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor measurements.

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The FE-3010 was revealed 7 months prior to the TX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-3010 grades versus the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony TX1

 FE-3010 TX1 

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Olympus FE-3010

 TX1 FE-3010 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony TX1

 FE-3010 TX1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the TX1.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and TX1 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and TX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-3010 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus FE-3010 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Sony TX1
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography details
Sony TX1 Travel photography details
57
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography features
Sony TX1 Landscape photography features
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
31
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
28
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony TX1
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 108g (0.24 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $140 $350