Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony NEX-6
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Revealed March 2013
- Successor is Sony A6000
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The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony NEX-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FE-5010 was released 5 years before the NEX-6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony NEX-6
| FE-5010 | NEX-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Olympus FE-5010
| NEX-6 | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2013 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 51 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony NEX-6
| FE-5010 | NEX-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 has got exterior 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) while the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-5010 vs the NEX-6.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and NEX-6 is 96 and 85 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and NEX-6.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-5010 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-6 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2013-03-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | - | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lb) | 345 gr (0.76 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1018 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $130 | $365 |