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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A200

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • Refreshed by Sony A230
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A200 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony A200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is relatively similar but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The FE-5010 was launched 6 months later than the A200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FE-5010 grades vs the A200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony A200

 FE-5010 A200 

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Olympus FE-5010

 A200 FE-5010 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony A200

 FE-5010 A200 
LaunchedJanuary 2009July 2008Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony A200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 and the A200.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and A200 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and A200.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FE-5010 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus FE-5010 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A200 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography information
Sony A200 Street photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others (130g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Sony A200
60
lighter than others (130 grams)
environment sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
46
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A200 Landscape photography highlights
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging information
Sony A200 Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony A200
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-07 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 572 grams (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $100