Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX10 IV

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.