Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A390
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A390 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-935
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Released July 2010
- Succeeded the Sony A380
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A390 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A390, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty close but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FE-5020 was released 12 months before the A390 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the A390 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A390 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-5020 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony A390
FE-5020 | A390 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Olympus FE-5020
A390 | FE-5020 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | July 2009 | More modern by 12 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony A390
FE-5020 | A390 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Examine the Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A390 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FE-5020 compared to the A390.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and A390 is 95 and 66 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and A390.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FE-5020 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A390 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FE-5020 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A390 Specifications
Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 |
Otherwise known as | X-935 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2010-07-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
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 rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 137g (0.30 pounds) | 549g (1.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 607 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-42B | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $160 | $500 |