- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 10.0 megapixels
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36.00mm - 108.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
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25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Olympus FE-3000 advantages over Sony DSC-WX9
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Less expensive
$140 vs
$200 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.68
vs
1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Longer exposure
4
vs
2 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Sony DSC-WX9 advantages over Olympus FE-3000
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Larger lens aperture
f/2.6
vs
f/3.1
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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More telephoto lens reach
125 mm
vs
108 mm
Capture objects farther away
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More dots on screen
922k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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More pixels
16.2
vs
10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Wider angle lens
25 mm
vs
36 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Higher extended ISO
3200
vs
1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Review Excerpt
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25-125mm zoom range; iSweep Panorama; 3D capture modes; Full HD movie modes; Fast autofocus.
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Slow operation in certain modes; Poor print quality; Soft corners; Lens is blurry all across the bottom of the frame.
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Read our Sony DSC-WX9 Express Review
The Competition
Compared to Samsung SL201
Olympus
FE-3000
Samsung
SL201
Sony
DSC-WX9
Samsung
SL201
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Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Olympus FE-3010
Olympus
FE-3000
Olympus
FE-3010
Sony
DSC-WX9
Olympus
FE-3010
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Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Fujifilm J20
Olympus
FE-3000
Fujifilm
J20
Sony
DSC-WX9
Fujifilm
J20
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Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Canon 110 HS
Olympus
FE-3000
Canon
110 HS
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Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
-
HDMI out
-
Shoots 24p video
Sony
DSC-WX9
Canon
110 HS
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Shoots 24p video
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Shoots 1080p video
Compared to Canon 320 HS
Olympus
FE-3000
Canon
320 HS
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Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
Sony
DSC-WX9
Canon
320 HS
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Built-in Wi-Fi
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Shoots 24p video