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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W800

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W800 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 W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W800 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the W800 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the FE-5010 scores vs the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony W800

 FE-5010 W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Olympus FE-5010

 W800 FE-5010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 62 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony W800

 FE-5010 W800 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with exterior 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 W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-5010 and the W800.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and W800.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W800 to show greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
Sony W800 Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (130g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Sony W800
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography features
Sony W800 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competition (130g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than others (125g)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography info
Sony W800 Landscape photography info
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging info
Sony W800 Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
33
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony W800
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 Single Single
Retail price $130 $90