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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Renewed by Sony WX350
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was released 5 years prior to the WX300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony WX300

 FE-5010 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Olympus FE-5010

 WX300 FE-5010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2009Newer by 50 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony WX300

 FE-5010 WX300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 has exterior 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 WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony WX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-5010 vs the WX300.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5010 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and WX300.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony WX300 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX300 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
resolution is good (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than others (130 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
60
lighter than others (130g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5010
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
44
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging features
Sony WX300 Vlogging features
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony WX300
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-07 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On -
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lbs) 166 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $330