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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A390

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A390 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
Sony A390
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony A390

 FE-5020 A390 

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Olympus FE-5020

 A390 FE-5020 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2009More modern by 12 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony A390

 FE-5020 A390 
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and A390 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
Sony A390 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
Street photography with Sony A390
60
environment sealing
lighter than competition (137 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
Sports photography with Sony A390
24
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography information
Sony A390 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition (137g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography factors
Sony A390 Landscape photography factors
31
fairly wide (24mm)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
61
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging features
Sony A390 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (24mm)
lighter than competition (137g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Sony A390
 Olympus FE-5020Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
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