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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX150

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX150 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-3010 versus Sony WX150, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was introduced 4 years before the WX150 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FE-3010 scores versus the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony WX150

 FE-3010 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Olympus FE-3010

 WX150 FE-3010 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony WX150

 FE-3010 WX150 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 and the WX150.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and WX150 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and WX150.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography information
Sony WX150 Portrait photography information
26
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography highlights
Sony WX150 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-3010
Sports photography with Sony WX150
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX150 Travel photography highlights
57
environment proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX150 Landscape photography highlights
32
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging details
Sony WX150 Vlogging details
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony WX150
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 108 grams (0.24 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 life - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $140 $300