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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W830

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W830 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-3010 was introduced 6 years before the W830 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FE-3010 scores vs the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony W830

 FE-3010 W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Olympus FE-3010

 W830 FE-3010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony W830

 FE-3010 W830 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony W830 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FE-3010 compared to the W830.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and W830 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and W830.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W830 to produce extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography information
Sony W830 Portrait photography information
26
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography info
Sony W830 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography advice
Sony W830 Travel photography advice
57
weather proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging info
Sony W830 Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony W830
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-07 2014-01-07
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 gr (0.24 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $140 $128