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Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2011
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is X-935
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Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was released 18 months later than the FE-5020 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A800 matches up vs the FE-5020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Olympus FE-5020

 A800 FE-5020 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon A800

 FE-5020 A800 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Olympus FE-5020

 A800 FE-5020 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A800 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A800 vs the FE-5020.

Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and FE-5020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and FE-5020.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus FE-5020 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A800 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
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features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Street photography camera
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
environment sealing
lighter than others (137 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A800
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
29
features tracking focus
good battery life (300 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography advice
55
good battery life (300 shots)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than others (137g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography details
26
good battery life (300 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (24mm)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A800
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
24
features face detect focusing
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than others (137g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon A800 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Olympus FE-5020
 Canon PowerShot A800Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Olympus FE-5020
Also Known as - X-935
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 3 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186g (0.41 lb) 137g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $90 $160