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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W350 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 W350
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony W350

 FE-5010 W350 

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Olympus FE-5010

 W350 FE-5010 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony W350

 FE-5010 W350 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography details
Sony W350 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Sony W350
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography details
Sony W350 Sports photography details
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography features
Sony W350 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography info
Sony W350 Landscape photography info
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Sony W350
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
29
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony W350
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
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