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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX200V 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 TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was released 4 years earlier than the TX200V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-3010 grades against the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony TX200V

 FE-3010 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Olympus FE-3010

 TX200V FE-3010 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony TX200V

 FE-3010 TX200V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 has got external measurements 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 TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony TX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 against the TX200V.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and TX200V is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and TX200V.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX200V to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-3010
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
26
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography factors
Sony TX200V Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
34
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX200V Travel photography highlights
57
weather sealing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
environment proofing
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX200V Landscape photography factors
32
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
47
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging information
Sony TX200V Vlogging information
28
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
35
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony TX200V
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 gr (0.24 pounds) 129 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" 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
Battery life - 220 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $140 $500