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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W650

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W650 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W650 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was unveiled 4 years before the W650 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the FE-5010 matches up against the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony W650

 FE-5010 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus FE-5010

 W650 FE-5010 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony W650

 FE-5010 W650 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5010 features outer 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) and the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the W650.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and W650.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W650 to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography information
Sony W650 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (124g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Sony W650
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography information
Sony W650 Travel photography information
60
lighter than competition in class (130g)
weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (124g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging information
Sony W650 Vlogging information
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony W650
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
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 - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $140