Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W230

Here, we are comparing the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was manufactured at a similar time to the W230 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-5010 grades vs the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 has external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony W230 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 against the W230.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5010 and W230.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account.