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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX1

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Olympus FE-3010
(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
  • Released January 2009
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty close but the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizes.

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The FE-3010 was released 7 months prior to the WX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FE-3010 scores against the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony WX1

 FE-3010 WX1 

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus FE-3010

 WX1 FE-3010 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony WX1

 FE-3010 WX1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 has got exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-3010 and the WX1.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and WX1 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and WX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FE-3010 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus FE-3010 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography details
Sony WX1 Portrait photography details
26
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography info
Sony WX1 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography information
Sony WX1 Sports photography information
33
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography details
Sony WX1 Travel photography details
57
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (149g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX1 Landscape photography highlights
31
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging details
Sony WX1 Vlogging details
28
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (149g)
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony WX1
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108g (0.24 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $140 $149