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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX66

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was launched 4 years before the TX66 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-3010 scores versus the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony TX66

 FE-3010 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Olympus FE-3010

 TX66 FE-3010 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony TX66

 FE-3010 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 against the TX66.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and TX66 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and TX66.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography advice
Sony TX66 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography features
Sony TX66 Travel photography features
57
environment sealing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
72
great battery (250 per charge)
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX66 Landscape photography advice
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
great battery (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging features
Sony TX66 Vlogging features
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
36
really wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony TX66
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
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, Rear 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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
Battery life - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $140 $350