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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W690 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 W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was introduced 4 years before the W690 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FE-5010 matches up against the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony W690

 FE-5010 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Olympus FE-5010

 W690 FE-5010 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 38 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony W690

 FE-5010 W690 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 provides outside dimensions 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 W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony W690 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FE-5010 vs the W690.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and W690.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W690 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Sony W690
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography details
Sony W690 Street photography details
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography details
Sony W690 Travel photography details
60
lighter than competition in class (130g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus FE-5010
Vlogging with Sony W690
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony W690
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 life - 220 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $297