• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus FE-350 advantages over Sony W730

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.76 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.7 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer exposure
    4 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Sony W730 advantages over Olympus FE-350

  • Less expensive
    $139 vs $250 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 112 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Newer
    12 years vs 17 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 640 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-W130

Olympus FE-350
Sony DSC-W130
  • $227
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Wider angle lens
  • $149
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Manual focus
Sony W730
Sony DSC-W130
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $149
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Nikon S610

Olympus FE-350
Nikon S610
  • $227
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels
Sony W730
Nikon S610
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Nikon S610c

Olympus FE-350
Nikon S610c
  • $227
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $330
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Sony W730
Nikon S610c
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $330
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Nikon S3300

Olympus FE-350
Nikon S3300
  • $227
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
Sony W730
Nikon S3300
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Sony W830

Olympus FE-350
Sony W830
  • $227
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Sony W730
Sony W830
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
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