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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX100V
  • Later Model is Sony HX300
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX200V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was unveiled 4 years prior to the HX200V and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony HX200V

 FE-5010 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus FE-5010

 HX200V FE-5010 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2009Fresher by 40 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony HX200V

 FE-5010 HX200V 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FE-5010 and the HX200V.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and HX200V is 96 and 66 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and HX200V.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX200V to give you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
Sony HX200V Street photography factors
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX200V Sports photography highlights
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (583 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography info
Sony HX200V Landscape photography info
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
better than average battery pack (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging factors
Sony HX200V Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
27
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (583 grams)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony HX200V
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 583 gr (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 450 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $480