Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W730

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony W730, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was introduced 5 years prior to the W730 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the FE-3010 scores vs the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-3010 against the W730.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and W730 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and W730.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W730 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.