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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S930

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S930 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S930 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was brought out about the same time to the S930 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony S930

 FE-5010 S930 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus FE-5010

 S930 FE-5010 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony S930

 FE-5010 S930 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the S930.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and S930.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus FE-5010 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Sony S930 Portrait photography advice
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Sony S930
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than others in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography features
Sony S930 Sports photography features
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography information
Sony S930 Travel photography information
60
lighter than others in class (130g)
weather proof
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Sony S930
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Sony S930
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony S930
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID LI-42B 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $130 $219