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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX200V Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony TX200V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was launched 4 years before the TX200V which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony TX200V

 FE-5010 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Olympus FE-5010

 TX200V FE-5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony TX200V

 FE-5010 TX200V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FE-5010 vs the TX200V.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and TX200V.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TX200V to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX200V Portrait photography highlights
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
good MP (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography information
Sony TX200V Street photography information
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography features
Sony TX200V Sports photography features
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography details
Sony TX200V Travel photography details
60
lighter than competition in class (130g)
weather proof
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
comes with focus by touch
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography information
Sony TX200V Landscape photography information
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging info
Sony TX200V Vlogging info
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony TX200V
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $500