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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX350

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony WX350, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was unveiled 6 years before the WX350 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-3010 grades against the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony WX350

 FE-3010 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Olympus FE-3010

 WX350 FE-3010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 62 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony WX350

 FE-3010 WX350 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-3010 has 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) and the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-3010 vs the WX350.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and WX350 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-3010 and WX350.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to offer extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
MP count good (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography highlights
Sony WX350 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
57
weather proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (164g)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Landscape photography features
Sony WX350 Landscape photography features
31
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX350 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (164 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony WX350
 Olympus FE-3010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-3010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 108 gr (0.24 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $140 $270