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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX7

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The FE-3010 was announced 12 months earlier than the TX7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FE-3010 scores vs the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony TX7

 FE-3010 TX7 

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Olympus FE-3010

 TX7 FE-3010 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony TX7

 FE-3010 TX7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you need to think about 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) and the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 and the TX7.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and TX7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and TX7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-3010 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus FE-3010 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography features
Sony TX7 Portrait photography features
26
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography highlights
Sony TX7 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX7 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography information
Sony TX7 Travel photography information
57
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
32
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
36
relatively wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging information
Sony TX7 Vlogging information
28
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony TX7
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $140 $300