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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
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 referred to as X-935
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Canon SX210 IS versus Olympus FE-5020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 11 months after the FE-5020 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX210 IS matches up against the FE-5020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus FE-5020

 SX210 IS FE-5020 
ReleasedJune 2010July 2009More modern by 11 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Canon SX210 IS

 FE-5020 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus FE-5020

 SX210 IS FE-5020 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS provides outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX210 IS versus Olympus FE-5020 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS vs the FE-5020.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and FE-5020 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and FE-5020.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SX210 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
38
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average (220g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging info
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging info
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (220 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors in class (137g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Olympus FE-5020
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISOlympus FE-5020
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Olympus FE-5020
Also referred to as - X-935
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 NB-5L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $226 $160