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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX50 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was revealed 4 years before the WX50 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony WX50

 FE-5010 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus FE-5010

 WX50 FE-5010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony WX50

 FE-5010 WX50 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5010 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FE-5010 vs the WX50.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5010 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and WX50.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX50 to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FE-5010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX50 Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
Street photography with Sony WX50
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (130g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography features
Sony WX50 Sports photography features
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than others in class (130g)
environment sealing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX50 Landscape photography highlights
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging information
Sony WX50 Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony WX50
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 130g (0.29 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 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
Price at release $130 $250