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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W330 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W330 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the W330 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FE-5010 grades versus the W330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony W330

 FE-5010 W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Olympus FE-5010

 W330 FE-5010 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony W330

 FE-5010 W330 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 has got physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony W330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 and the W330.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and W330.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W330 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
Sony W330 Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average (130g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W330 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
Sony W330 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than average (130g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
Sony W330 Landscape photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Sony W330
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
26
relatively wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony W330
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-01-07 2010-01-07
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model LI-42B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $130 $170