Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W350
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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97 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W350 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W350 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FE-5010 was brought out 12 months prior to the W350 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FE-5010 grades versus the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony W350
FE-5010 | W350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus FE-5010
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony W350
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FE-5010 against the W350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and W350.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W350 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus FE-5010 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $130 | $200 |