Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX220
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 62 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony WX220
| FE-3010 | WX220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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).
Look at the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
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 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.
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
| Olympus FE-3010 | Sony 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 |
