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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A350

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A350 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A380
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A350 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony A350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very close but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The FE-5010 was introduced 8 months after the A350 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FE-5010 scores versus the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony A350

 FE-5010 A350 
IntroducedJanuary 2009June 2008More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Olympus FE-5010

 A350 FE-5010 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony A350

 FE-5010 A350 
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-5010 vs the A350.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and A350 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and A350.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FE-5010 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A350 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer FE-5010 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Sony A350
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography information
Sony A350 Street photography information
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than average (130 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
heavier than others (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A350 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
Sony A350 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than average (130 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (674 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
Sony A350 Landscape photography factors
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
64
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging factors
Sony A350 Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
9
can't record video
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony A350
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5010 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-01-07 2008-06-06
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 674g (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 595
Other
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $600