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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was brought out 6 years earlier than the WX220 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5010 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FE-5010 grades versus the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony WX220

 FE-5010 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Olympus FE-5010

 WX220 FE-5010 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 62 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony WX220

 FE-5010 WX220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the WX220.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and WX220.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX220 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography info
Sony WX220 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
good MP (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography advice
Sony WX220 Street photography advice
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (130g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX220 Sports photography highlights
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Sony WX220
60
lighter than competition in class (130g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Landscape photography camera
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
44
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging information
Sony WX220 Vlogging information
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony WX220
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 210 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $198