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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was introduced 24 months prior to the WX10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FE-5010 matches up against the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony WX10

 FE-5010 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus FE-5010

 WX10 FE-5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony WX10

 FE-5010 WX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 provides physical 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) while the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 and the WX10.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and WX10.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX10 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography factors
Sony WX10 Street photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography info
Sony WX10 Travel photography info
60
lighter than average in class (130g)
environment proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging info
Sony WX10 Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony WX10
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130g (0.29 lb) 161g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-BG1
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 1 1
Launch cost $130 $200