Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony T900
96 Imaging
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96 Imaging
34 Features
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony T900 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony T900
FE-5010 | T900 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus FE-5010
T900 | FE-5010 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony T900
FE-5010 | T900 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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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 |