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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony T900 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 T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony T900 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5010 was announced within a month of the T900 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FE-5010 grades versus the T900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony T900

 FE-5010 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus FE-5010

 T900 FE-5010 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony T900

 FE-5010 T900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 offers physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony T900 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FE-5010 versus the T900.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and T900.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Sony T900
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
Sony T900 Street photography factors
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Sony T900
60
lighter than competition in class (130g)
weather proofing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging factors
Sony T900 Vlogging factors
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony T900
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 -
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) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $300