Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W550
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W550 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011
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Here, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W550, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FE-3010 was brought out 3 years before the W550 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FE-3010 grades versus the W550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony W550
| FE-3010 | W550 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Olympus FE-3010
| W550 | FE-3010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2011 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony W550
| FE-3010 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-3010 and the W550.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and W550 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and W550.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W550 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W550 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus FE-3010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2011-07-24 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| 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 mounting type | 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 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 108g (0.24 lbs) | 110g (0.24 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | - |
| Retail price | $140 | $119 |