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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A350

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A350 Key Specs

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
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Updated by Sony A380
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A350 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly close but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The FE-5020 was brought out 14 months later than the A350 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the A350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony A350

 FE-5020 A350 
AnnouncedJuly 2009June 2008More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Olympus FE-5020

 A350 FE-5020 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony A350

 FE-5020 A350 
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 versus the A350.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and A350 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and A350.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FE-5020 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A350 will render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern FE-5020 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
Portrait photography with Sony A350
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography highlights
Sony A350 Street photography highlights
60
weather proof
lighter than competition (137g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
more heavy than competition in class (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography information
Sony A350 Sports photography information
24
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Sony A350
65
lighter than competition (137g)
weather proof
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (674 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A350 as a Landscape photography camera
31
really wide (24mm)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
64
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A350 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
9
no video
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony A350
 Olympus FE-5020Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Otherwise known as X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-07-22 2008-06-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 137 grams (0.30 lb) 674 grams (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 595
Other
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $160 $600