Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W510
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![Olympus FE-3010 front Olympus FE-3010 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-FE-3010/Olympus-FE-3010-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W510/Sony-W510-front.jpg)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W510 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W510 Overview
Following is a thorough review of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The FE-3010 was launched 24 months earlier than the W510 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FE-3010 grades versus the W510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W510 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony W510
FE-3010 | W510 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus FE-3010
W510 | FE-3010 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony W510
FE-3010 | W510 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-3010 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony W510 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-3010 against the W510.
![Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W510 size comparison Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W510 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-3010-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W510-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and W510 is 97 and 96 respectively.
![Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-3010-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W510-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and W510.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FE-3010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-FE-3010-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W510-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-FE-3010-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W510-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 108 grams (0.24 lbs) | 119 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $140 | $99 |