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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W320

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W320 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 W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W320 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-3010 was unveiled 12 months before the W320 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FE-3010 matches up against the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony W320

 FE-3010 W320 

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Olympus FE-3010

 W320 FE-3010 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony W320

 FE-3010 W320 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 offers exterior measurements 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 W320 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the W320.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and W320 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and W320.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W320 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography info
Sony W320 Portrait photography info
26
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-3010
Street photography with Sony W320
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography highlights
Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography details
Sony W320 Travel photography details
57
weather proof
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
66
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-3010
Landscape photography with Sony W320
32
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
33
decently wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Sony W320
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony W320
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 gr (0.24 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $140 $269