Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A65

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony A65, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and A65 (24MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The FE-3010 was introduced 3 years before the A65 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FE-3010 grades versus the A65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 & Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony A65 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 and the A65.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FE-3010 and A65 is 97 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-3010 and A65.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-3010 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A65 will give greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.