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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1R 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 RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Renewed by Sony RX1R II
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-5010 was released 5 years earlier than the RX1R which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FE-5010 scores against the RX1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony RX1R

 FE-5010 RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Olympus FE-5010

 RX1R FE-5010 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2009More modern by 54 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony RX1R

 FE-5010 RX1R 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 versus the RX1R.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and RX1R is 96 and 79 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and RX1R.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-5010 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
81
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
Sony RX1R Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography features
Sony RX1R Sports photography features
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography features
Sony RX1R Travel photography features
60
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
environment sealing
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery life (270 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (482 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography advice
Sony RX1R Landscape photography advice
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
66
focusing manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging information
Sony RX1R Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482 grams)
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony RX1R
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2013-06-26
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
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, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
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 One One
Launch price $130 $2,798