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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A700

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 front
Portability
58
Imaging
50
Features
58
Overall
53

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A700 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony A700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
  • Launched December 2007
  • Older Model is Konica Minolta 7D
  • Successor is Sony A77
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A700 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony A700, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very similar but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The FE-5010 was announced 13 months later than the A700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-5010 grades versus the A700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony A700

 FE-5010 A700 
LaunchedJanuary 2009December 2007Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Olympus FE-5010

 A700 FE-5010 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony A700

 FE-5010 A700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

See the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony A700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-5010 versus the A700.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and A700 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and A700.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The FE-5010 offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more modern FE-5010 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A700 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography information
Sony A700 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
Sony A700 as a Street photography camera
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (130g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Sony A700
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography details
Sony A700 Travel photography details
60
lighter than others in class (130g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
49
environment proof
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A700 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
62
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no liveview feature
low resolution (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A700 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
9
can't record video
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony A700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony A700
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5010 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2009-01-07 2007-12-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4272 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 768 gr (1.69 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.9
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery model LI-42B NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail pricing $130 $1,000