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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
49

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the HX50V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-5010 grades against the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony HX50V

		

		

			
 FE-5010 HX50V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus FE-5010

		

		

			
 HX50V FE-5010 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2009More modern by 52 months
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony HX50V

		

		

			
 FE-5010 HX50V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony HX50V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 vs the HX50V.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX50V size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and HX50V is 96 and 89 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and HX50V.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to show extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX50V Portrait photography advice
20
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
50
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 offers face detection focusing
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
 Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition (130g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (272 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
33
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
57
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (400 shots)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography info
Sony HX50V Travel photography info
60
 lighter than competition (130g)
 environment proofing
 built-in flash
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
 lighter than others in class (272 grams)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography info
Sony HX50V Landscape photography info
31
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
53
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 better than average battery life (400 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX50V Vlogging highlights
28
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (130g)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have external mic port
34
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (272g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony HX50V
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 272 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $439