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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W350

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W350 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 W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-3010 was launched 12 months earlier than the W350 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-3010 scores vs the W350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony W350

 FE-3010 W350 

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus FE-3010

 W350 FE-3010 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony W350

 FE-3010 W350 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 offers outside 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) while the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony W350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 versus the W350.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and W350 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and W350.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W350 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography factors
Sony W350 Portrait photography factors
26
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Street photography camera
Sony W350 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography highlights
Sony W350 Sports photography highlights
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-3010
Travel photography with Sony W350
57
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Sony W350
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony W350
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 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
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 grams (0.24 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $140 $200