Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus FE-5020
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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Olympus FE-5020. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Olympus FE-5020
SX120 IS | FE-5020 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon SX120 IS
FE-5020 | SX120 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Olympus FE-5020
SX120 IS | FE-5020 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Check the Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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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 |