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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W620

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W620 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was launched 4 years earlier than the W620 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FE-5010 matches up versus the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Sony W620

 FE-5010 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus FE-5010

 W620 FE-5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Sony W620

 FE-5010 W620 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W620 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-5010 compared to the W620.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5010 and W620.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W620 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
Portrait photography with Sony W620
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography information
Sony W620 Street photography information
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography features
Sony W620 Sports photography features
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5010
Travel photography with Sony W620
60
lighter than competition (130g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography details
Sony W620 Landscape photography details
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging info
Sony W620 Vlogging info
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Sony W620
 Olympus FE-5010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 220 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $102