Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A700
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A700 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
- Also Known as X-935
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Released December 2007
- Superseded the Konica Minolta 7D
- Renewed by Sony A77
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The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus FE-5020 versus Sony A700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FE-5020 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) have different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-5020 was manufactured 20 months after the A700 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FE-5020 matches up vs the A700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Sony A700
| FE-5020 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2009 |  | December 2007 | Newer by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Olympus FE-5020
| A700 | FE-5020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony A700
| FE-5020 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has sizing of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-5020 versus Sony A700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5020 and the A700.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and A700 is 95 and 58 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5020 and A700.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The FE-5020 uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The more recent FE-5020 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony A700 Specifications
| Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus FE-5020 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
| Also Known as | X-935 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2007-12-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
| 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) | - |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic 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 lbs) | 768 grams (1.69 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 581 |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | LI-42B | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD-Picture Card, microSD | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | Two |
| Launch cost | $160 | $1,000 |