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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as X-935
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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is very close but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and FE-5020 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured around the same time to the FE-5020 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX120 IS scores against the FE-5020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Olympus FE-5020

 SX120 IS FE-5020 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon SX120 IS

 FE-5020 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Olympus FE-5020

 SX120 IS FE-5020 
ReleasedAugust 2009July 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX120 IS against the FE-5020.

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and FE-5020 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and FE-5020.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus FE-5020 will result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX120 IS
Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (285g)
59
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX120 IS
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
24
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
long reach (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (285g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
36
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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decently wide (24mm)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging advice
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (285g)
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decently wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Olympus FE-5020
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISOlympus FE-5020
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Olympus FE-5020
Also called - X-935
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 285g (0.63 pounds) 137g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 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 ID 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $249 $160