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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A380

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A380 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Old Model is Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A380 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FE-5020 was manufactured about the same time to the A380 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the A380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony A380

 FE-5020 A380 

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus FE-5020

 A380 FE-5020 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony A380

 FE-5020 A380 
RevealedJuly 2009August 2009Similar generation
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Check out the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony A380 in the latest Camera with 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 at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the A380.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A380 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and A380 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-5020 and A380.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-5020 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A380 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A380 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Street photography factors
Sony A380 Street photography factors
60
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (137g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
Sports photography with Sony A380
24
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
Travel photography with Sony A380
65
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (500 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A380 Landscape photography highlights
31
relatively wide (24mm)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.7")
not so great battery (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging info
Sony A380 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (24mm)
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
9
no video
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony A380
 Olympus FE-5020Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus FE-5020 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Alternate name X-935 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-07-22 2009-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 137g (0.30 lb) 519g (1.14 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $160 $899