Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX1
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Introduced August 2009
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Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the FE-5010 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FE-5010 was brought out 7 months prior to the TX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FE-5010 grades against the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony TX1
| FE-5010 | TX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Olympus FE-5010
| TX1 | FE-5010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2009 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony TX1
| FE-5010 | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with outside 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 TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the TX1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and TX1.
Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-5010 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus FE-5010 will produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2009-08-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 8cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | 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 | One | One |
| Retail price | $130 | $350 |