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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W330

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W330 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W330 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was announced 12 months before the W330 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FE-3010 scores vs the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony W330

 FE-3010 W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus FE-3010

 W330 FE-3010 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony W330

 FE-3010 W330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony W330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FE-3010 against the W330.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and W330 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and W330.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W330 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography information
Sony W330 Portrait photography information
26
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography features
Sony W330 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography factors
Sony W330 Sports photography factors
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography details
Sony W330 Travel photography details
57
environment sealing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography factors
Sony W330 Landscape photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging info
Sony W330 Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony W330
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 gr (0.24 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
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