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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX10 IV 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 RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony RX10 III
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") have different sensor size.

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The FE-5010 was introduced 9 years before the RX10 IV which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FE-5010 grades vs the RX10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony RX10 IV

 FE-5010 RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Olympus FE-5010

 RX10 IV FE-5010 
RevealedSeptember 2017January 2009Newer by 105 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony RX10 IV

 FE-5010 RX10 IV 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony RX10 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FE-5010 versus the RX10 IV.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and RX10 IV is 96 and 52 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and RX10 IV.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FE-5010 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will offer you greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX10 IV Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography advice
Sony RX10 IV Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average (130 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment proofing
heavier than competition in class (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography advice
Sony RX10 IV Sports photography advice
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
77
long zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than average (130g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (1,095 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
63
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Sony RX10 IV
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (130 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
29
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,095g)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony RX10 IV
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2017-09-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 pounds) 1095 gr (2.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $1,698