Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W530
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W530 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FE-3010 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the W530 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FE-3010 grades versus the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W530 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony W530
FE-3010 | W530 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Olympus FE-3010
W530 | 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 W530
FE-3010 | W530 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 features outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony W530 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-3010 and the W530.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and W530 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and W530.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W530 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be behind in sensor tech.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 108g (0.24 lbs) | 113g (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $140 | $269 |