Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX220

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.