Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony HX90V

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony HX90V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was introduced 7 years prior to the HX90V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FE-5010 scores vs the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony HX90V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 against the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and HX90V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and HX90V.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX90V to result in greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.