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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A77 II

Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-3010 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony A77 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A77
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A77 II Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A77 II, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the FE-3010 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-3010 was introduced 6 years prior to the A77 II and that is quite a big 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 A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FE-3010 scores versus the A77 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-3010 over the Sony A77 II

 FE-3010 A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Olympus FE-3010

 A77 II FE-3010 
AnnouncedMay 2014January 2009More recent by 65 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus FE-3010 and Sony A77 II

 FE-3010 A77 II 
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Sony A77 II has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-3010 vs the A77 II.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A77 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and A77 II is 97 and 62 respectively.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A77 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and A77 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-3010 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A77 II will offer more detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 Street photography advice
Sony A77 II Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (480 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Travel photography camera
57
environment proof
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
weather proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (480 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-3010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Landscape photography camera
32
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery pack (480 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-3010
Vlogging with Sony A77 II
28
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
78
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
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Olympus FE-3010 vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-3010 and Sony A77 II
 Olympus FE-3010Sony SLT-A77 II
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-3010 Sony SLT-A77 II
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-07 2014-05-21
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
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 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 108 grams (0.24 lb) 647 grams (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1013
Other
Battery life - 480 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $140 $1,198