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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX220

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX220 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was introduced 6 years before the WX220 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-3010 scores vs the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony WX220

 FE-3010 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus FE-3010

 WX220 FE-3010 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 62 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony WX220

 FE-3010 WX220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 offers exterior 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 WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-3010 vs the WX220.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and WX220 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and WX220.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX220 to produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Portrait photography details
Sony WX220 Portrait photography details
26
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography details
Sony WX220 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Sports photography details
Sony WX220 Sports photography details
33
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Travel photography factors
Sony WX220 Travel photography factors
57
weather proofing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography info
Sony WX220 Landscape photography info
31
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
44
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Vlogging factors
Sony WX220 Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony WX220
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 gr (0.24 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 210 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $140 $198